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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.33, 989.16 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.33, 989.16 and 313.20 is: 469.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.33 : 989.16 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.33/989.16 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.33x = 989.16 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.33x = 309,804.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,804.91/660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.17

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