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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.28, 990.16 and 270.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.28, 990.16 and 270.12 is: 405.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.28 : 990.16 = 270.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.28/990.16 = 270.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.28x = 990.16 × 270.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.28x = 267,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,462.02/660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.07

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