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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.76, 911.52 and 436.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.76, 911.52 and 436.93 is: 602.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.76 : 911.52 = 436.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.76/911.52 = 436.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.76x = 911.52 × 436.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.76x = 398,270.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,270.43/660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.75

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