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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.64, 990.56 and 313.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.64, 990.56 and 313.51 is: 470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.64 : 990.56 = 313.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.64/990.56 = 313.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.64x = 990.56 × 313.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.64x = 310,550.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,550.47/660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.08

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