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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.47, 991.04 and 295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.47, 991.04 and 295.52 is: 443.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.47 : 991.04 = 295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.47/991.04 = 295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.47x = 991.04 × 295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.47x = 292,865.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,865.71/660.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.42

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