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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.64, 910.85 and 424.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.64, 910.85 and 424.17 is: 584.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.64 : 910.85 = 424.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.64/910.85 = 424.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.64x = 910.85 × 424.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.64x = 386,348.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,348.57/660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.81

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