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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.29, 990.43 and 386.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.29, 990.43 and 386.18 is: 579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.29 : 990.43 = 386.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.29/990.43 = 386.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.29x = 990.43 × 386.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.29x = 382,487.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,487.63/660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.28

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