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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.57, 911.88 and 421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.57, 911.88 and 421.40 is: 581.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.57 : 911.88 = 421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.57/911.88 = 421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.57x = 911.88 × 421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.57x = 384,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,259.57/660.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.71

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