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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.27, 990.59 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.27, 990.59 and 275.43 is: 413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.27 : 990.59 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.27/990.59 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.27x = 990.59 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.27x = 272,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,836.83/660.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.22

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