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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.42, 990.87 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.42, 990.87 and 404.10 is: 606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.42 : 990.87 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.42/990.87 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.42x = 990.87 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.42x = 400,410.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,410.57/660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.30

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