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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.45, 990.90 and 295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.45, 990.90 and 295.20 is: 442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.45 : 990.90 = 295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.45/990.90 = 295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.45x = 990.90 × 295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.45x = 292,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,513.68/660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.90

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