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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.93, 912.06 and 436.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.93, 912.06 and 436.59 is: 602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.93 : 912.06 = 436.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.93/912.06 = 436.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.93x = 912.06 × 436.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.93x = 398,196.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,196.28/660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.48

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