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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.68, 990.41 and 606.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.68, 990.41 and 606.01 is: 908.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.68 : 990.41 = 606.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.68/990.41 = 606.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.68x = 990.41 × 606.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.68x = 600,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,193.41/660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.45

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