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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.48, 991.19 and 295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.48, 991.19 and 295.54 is: 443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.48 : 991.19 = 295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.48/991.19 = 295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.48x = 991.19 × 295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.48x = 292,936.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,936.29/660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.52

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