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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.11, 990.45 and 313.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.11, 990.45 and 313.69 is: 470.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.11 : 990.45 = 313.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.11/990.45 = 313.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.11x = 990.45 × 313.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.11x = 310,687.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,687.74/660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.66

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