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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.28, 990.54 and 275.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.28, 990.54 and 275.50 is: 413.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.28 : 990.54 = 275.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.28/990.54 = 275.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.28x = 990.54 × 275.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.28x = 272,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,893.77/660.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.30

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