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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.65, 990.50 and 313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.65, 990.50 and 313.91 is: 470.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.65 : 990.50 = 313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.65/990.50 = 313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.65x = 990.50 × 313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.65x = 310,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,921.33/660.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.63

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