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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.62, 912.58 and 601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.62, 912.58 and 601.52 is: 830.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.62 : 912.58 = 601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.62/912.58 = 601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.62x = 912.58 × 601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.62x = 548,935.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,935.12/660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.94

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