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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.92, 911.96 and 424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.92, 911.96 and 424.92 is: 586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.92 : 911.96 = 424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.92/911.96 = 424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.92x = 911.96 × 424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.92x = 387,510.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,510.04/660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.32

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