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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.40, 910.86 and 602.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.40, 910.86 and 602.99 is: 830.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.40 : 910.86 = 602.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.40/910.86 = 602.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.40x = 910.86 × 602.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.40x = 549,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,234.92/661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.42

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