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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.59, 912 and 461.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.59, 912 and 461.33 is: 636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.59 : 912 = 461.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.59/912 = 461.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.59x = 912 × 461.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.59x = 420,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,728.40/660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.90

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