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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.27, 990.89 and 295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.27, 990.89 and 295.30 is: 443.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.27 : 990.89 = 295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.27/990.89 = 295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.27x = 990.89 × 295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.27x = 292,609.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,609.82/660.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.17

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