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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.46, 990.66 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.46, 990.66 and 313.96 is: 470.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.46 : 990.66 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.46/990.66 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.46x = 990.66 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.46x = 311,027.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,027.61/660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.93

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