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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.79, 911.91 and 362.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.79, 911.91 and 362.05 is: 499.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.79 : 911.91 = 362.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.79/911.91 = 362.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.79x = 911.91 × 362.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.79x = 330,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,157.02/660.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.64

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