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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.50, 989.66 and 400.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.50, 989.66 and 400.57 is: 600.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.50 : 989.66 = 400.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.50/989.66 = 400.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.50x = 989.66 × 400.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.50x = 396,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,424.63/660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.19

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