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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.48, 990.26 and 290.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.48, 990.26 and 290.11 is: 434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.48 : 990.26 = 290.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.48/990.26 = 290.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.48x = 990.26 × 290.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.48x = 287,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,280.40/660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.96

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