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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.02, 990.68 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.02, 990.68 and 386.64 is: 580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.02 : 990.68 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.02/990.68 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.02x = 990.68 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.02x = 383,034.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,034.58/660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.34

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