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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.71, 910.07 and 461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.71, 910.07 and 461.18 is: 635.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.71 : 910.07 = 461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.71/910.07 = 461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.71x = 910.07 × 461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.71x = 419,706.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,706.08/660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.23

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