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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.33, 989.17 and 314.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.33, 989.17 and 314.00 is: 470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.33 : 989.17 = 314.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.33/989.17 = 314.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.33x = 989.17 × 314.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.33x = 310,602.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,602.25/660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.37

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