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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.08, 989.22 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.08, 989.22 and 313.32 is: 469.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.08 : 989.22 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.08/989.22 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.08x = 989.22 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.08x = 309,942.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,942.41/660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.55

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