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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.39, 990.48 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.39, 990.48 and 295.08 is: 442.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.39 : 990.48 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.39/990.48 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.39x = 990.48 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.39x = 292,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,270.84/660.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.57

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