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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.64, 991.26 and 270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.64, 991.26 and 270.93 is: 406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.64 : 991.26 = 270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.64/991.26 = 270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.64x = 991.26 × 270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.64x = 268,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,562.07/660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.52

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