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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 991.59 and 401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 991.59 and 401.25 is: 602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 991.59 = 401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/991.59 = 401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 991.59 × 401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 397,875.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,875.49/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.29

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