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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.53, 990.81 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.53, 990.81 and 295.32 is: 442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.53 : 990.81 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.53/990.81 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.53x = 990.81 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.53x = 292,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,604.82/660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.99

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