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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.75, 908.94 and 634.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.75, 908.94 and 634.11 is: 872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.75 : 908.94 = 634.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.75/908.94 = 634.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.75x = 908.94 × 634.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.75x = 576,367.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,367.94/660.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.29

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