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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.45, 989.64 and 352.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.45, 989.64 and 352.23 is: 527.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.45 : 989.64 = 352.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.45/989.64 = 352.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.45x = 989.64 × 352.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.45x = 348,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,580.90/660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.79

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