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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.93, 911.99 and 424.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.93, 911.99 and 424.91 is: 586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.93 : 911.99 = 424.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.93/911.99 = 424.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.93x = 911.99 × 424.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.93x = 387,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,517.01/660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.32

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