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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.39, 991.08 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.39, 991.08 and 295.41 is: 443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.39 : 991.08 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.39/991.08 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.39x = 991.08 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.39x = 292,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,774.94/660.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.34

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