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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.71, 992.51 and 404.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.71, 992.51 and 404.39 is: 607.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.71 : 992.51 = 404.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.71/992.51 = 404.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.71x = 992.51 × 404.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.71x = 401,359.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,359.10/660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.47

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