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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.70, 911.59 and 424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.70, 911.59 and 424.54 is: 585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.70 : 911.59 = 424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.70/911.59 = 424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.70x = 911.59 × 424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.70x = 387,006.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,006.42/660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.75

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