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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.29, 990.46 and 313.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.29, 990.46 and 313.55 is: 470.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.29 : 990.46 = 313.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.29/990.46 = 313.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.29x = 990.46 × 313.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.29x = 310,558.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,558.73/660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.34

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