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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.92, 991.62 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.92, 991.62 and 404.60 is: 607.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.92 : 991.62 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.92/991.62 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.92x = 991.62 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.92x = 401,209.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,209.45/660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.05

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