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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.65, 989.64 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.65, 989.64 and 400.50 is: 599.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.65 : 989.64 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.65/989.64 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.65x = 989.64 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.65x = 396,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,350.82/660.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.95

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