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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.16, 990.40 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.16, 990.40 and 418.24 is: 627.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.16 : 990.40 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.16/990.40 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.16x = 990.40 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.16x = 414,224.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,224.90/660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.46

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