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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 910.96 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 910.96 and 424.24 is: 584.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 910.96 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/910.96 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 910.96 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 386,465.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,465.67/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.92

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