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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.65, 990.97 and 275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.65, 990.97 and 275.63 is: 413.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.65 : 990.97 = 275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.65/990.97 = 275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.65x = 990.97 × 275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.65x = 273,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,135.42/660.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.44

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