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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.45, 990.66 and 275.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.45, 990.66 and 275.70 is: 413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.45 : 990.66 = 275.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.45/990.66 = 275.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.45x = 990.66 × 275.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.45x = 273,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,124.96/660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.54

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