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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.58, 991.22 and 295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.58, 991.22 and 295.62 is: 443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.58 : 991.22 = 295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.58/991.22 = 295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.58x = 991.22 × 295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.58x = 293,024.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,024.46/660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.59

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