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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.83, 990.59 and 416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.83, 990.59 and 416.75 is: 624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.83 : 990.59 = 416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.83/990.59 = 416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.83x = 990.59 × 416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.83x = 412,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,821.35/660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.71

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