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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.62, 990.93 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.62, 990.93 and 275.90 is: 413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.62 : 990.93 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.62/990.93 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.62x = 990.93 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.62x = 273,397.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,397.59/660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.85

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