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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 911.24 and 485.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 911.24 and 485.94 is: 670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 911.24 = 485.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/911.24 = 485.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 911.24 × 485.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 442,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,807.97/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.01

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