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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.34, 990.51 and 295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.34, 990.51 and 295.03 is: 442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.34 : 990.51 = 295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.34/990.51 = 295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.34x = 990.51 × 295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.34x = 292,230.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,230.17/660.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.55

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