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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.85, 990.72 and 416.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.85, 990.72 and 416.84 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.85 : 990.72 = 416.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.85/990.72 = 416.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.85x = 990.72 × 416.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.85x = 412,968.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,968.21/660.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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