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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.42, 990.69 and 270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.42, 990.69 and 270.33 is: 405.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.42 : 990.69 = 270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.42/990.69 = 270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.42x = 990.69 × 270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.42x = 267,813.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,813.23/660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.52

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