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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 911.14 and 427.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 911.14 and 427.48 is: 589.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 911.14 = 427.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/911.14 = 427.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 911.14 × 427.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 389,494.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,494.13/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.61

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