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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.25, 990.01 and 429.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.25, 990.01 and 429.22 is: 643.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.25 : 990.01 = 429.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.25/990.01 = 429.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.25x = 990.01 × 429.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.25x = 424,932.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,932.09/660.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.59

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