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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.52, 990.71 and 416.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.52, 990.71 and 416.30 is: 624.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.52 : 990.71 = 416.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.52/990.71 = 416.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.52x = 990.71 × 416.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.52x = 412,430.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,430.49/660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.41

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