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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.56, 989.88 and 608.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.56, 989.88 and 608.24 is: 911.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.56 : 989.88 = 608.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.56/989.88 = 608.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.56x = 989.88 × 608.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.56x = 602,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,084.61/660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.48

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