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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.07, 990.63 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.07, 990.63 and 290.16 is: 435.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.07 : 990.63 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.07/990.63 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.07x = 990.63 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.07x = 287,438.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,438.41/660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.46

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