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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.57, 908.51 and 541.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.57, 908.51 and 541.65 is: 744.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.57 : 908.51 = 541.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.57/908.51 = 541.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.57x = 908.51 × 541.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.57x = 492,091.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,091.73/660.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.95

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