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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.24, 989.73 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.24, 989.73 and 295.29 is: 442.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.24 : 989.73 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.24/989.73 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.24x = 989.73 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.24x = 292,257.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,257.37/660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.65

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