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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.88, 991.64 and 417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.88, 991.64 and 417.52 is: 626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.88 : 991.64 = 417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.88/991.64 = 417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.88x = 991.64 × 417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.88x = 414,029.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,029.53/660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.48

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