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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.56, 991.19 and 313.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.56, 991.19 and 313.67 is: 470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.56 : 991.19 = 313.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.56/991.19 = 313.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.56x = 991.19 × 313.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.56x = 310,908.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,908.07/660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.68

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