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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.78, 911.81 and 462.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.78, 911.81 and 462.05 is: 637.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.78 : 911.81 = 462.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.78/911.81 = 462.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.78x = 911.81 × 462.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.78x = 421,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,301.81/660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.58

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