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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.56, 910.69 and 483.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.56, 910.69 and 483.57 is: 666.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.56 : 910.69 = 483.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.56/910.69 = 483.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.56x = 910.69 × 483.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.56x = 440,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,383.87/660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.69

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