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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.56, 910.44 and 512.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.56, 910.44 and 512.91 is: 706.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.56 : 910.44 = 512.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.56/910.44 = 512.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.56x = 910.44 × 512.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.56x = 466,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,973.78/660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.94

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