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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.54, 990.26 and 313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.54, 990.26 and 313.68 is: 470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.54 : 990.26 = 313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.54/990.26 = 313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.54x = 990.26 × 313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.54x = 310,624.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,624.76/660.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.26

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