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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.80, 938.46 and 661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.80, 938.46 and 661.80 is: 938.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.80 : 938.46 = 661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.80/938.46 = 661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.80x = 938.46 × 661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.80x = 621,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,072.83/661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.46

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