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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.06, 990.18 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.06, 990.18 and 294.84 is: 442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.06 : 990.18 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.06/990.18 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.06x = 990.18 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.06x = 291,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,944.67/660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.30

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