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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.41, 989.28 and 314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.41, 989.28 and 314.07 is: 470.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.41 : 989.28 = 314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.41/989.28 = 314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.41x = 989.28 × 314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.41x = 310,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,708.06/660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.48

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