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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.64, 991.20 and 386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.64, 991.20 and 386.68 is: 580.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.64 : 991.20 = 386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.64/991.20 = 386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.64x = 991.20 × 386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.64x = 383,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,277.22/660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.16

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