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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.18, 990.63 and 396.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.18, 990.63 and 396.83 is: 595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.18 : 990.63 = 396.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.18/990.63 = 396.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.18x = 990.63 × 396.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.18x = 393,114.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,114.18/660.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.46

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