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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.88, 910.96 and 620.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.88, 910.96 and 620.36 is: 855.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.88 : 910.96 = 620.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.88/910.96 = 620.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.88x = 910.96 × 620.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.88x = 565,123.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,123.15/660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.11

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