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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.03, 990.15 and 294.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.03, 990.15 and 294.81 is: 442.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.03 : 990.15 = 294.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.03/990.15 = 294.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.03x = 990.15 × 294.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.03x = 291,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,906.12/660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.26

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