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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.34, 991.11 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.34, 991.11 and 295.06 is: 442.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.34 : 991.11 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.34/991.11 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.34x = 991.11 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.34x = 292,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,436.92/660.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.86

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