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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.41, 989.96 and 313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.41, 989.96 and 313.13 is: 469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.41 : 989.96 = 313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.41/989.96 = 313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.41x = 989.96 × 313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.41x = 309,986.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,986.17/660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.38

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