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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.26, 990.19 and 313.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.26, 990.19 and 313.50 is: 470.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.26 : 990.19 = 313.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.26/990.19 = 313.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.26x = 990.19 × 313.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.26x = 310,424.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,424.57/660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.16

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