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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.94, 911.76 and 483.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.94, 911.76 and 483.76 is: 667.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.94 : 911.76 = 483.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.94/911.76 = 483.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.94x = 911.76 × 483.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.94x = 441,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,073.02/660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.34

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