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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.51, 990.45 and 386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.51, 990.45 and 386.66 is: 579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.51 : 990.45 = 386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.51/990.45 = 386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.51x = 990.45 × 386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.51x = 382,969.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,969.87/660.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.81

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