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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.31, 990.01 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.31, 990.01 and 294.91 is: 442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.31 : 990.01 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.31/990.01 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.31x = 990.01 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.31x = 291,963.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,963.85/660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.16

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