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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.64, 991.12 and 295.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.64, 991.12 and 295.46 is: 443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.64 : 991.12 = 295.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.64/991.12 = 295.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.64x = 991.12 × 295.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.64x = 292,836.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,836.32/660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.26

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