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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.49, 990.72 and 198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.49, 990.72 and 198.28 is: 297.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.49 : 990.72 = 198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.49/990.72 = 198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.49x = 990.72 × 198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.49x = 196,439.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,439.96/660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.42

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