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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.99, 913.01 and 660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.99, 913.01 and 660.96 is: 910.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.99 : 913.01 = 660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.99/913.01 = 660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.99x = 913.01 × 660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.99x = 603,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,459.78/662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.22

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