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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.04, 990.53 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.04, 990.53 and 294.64 is: 442.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.04 : 990.53 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.04/990.53 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.04x = 990.53 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.04x = 291,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,849.76/660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.17

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