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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.65, 991.36 and 295.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.65, 991.36 and 295.39 is: 443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.65 : 991.36 = 295.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.65/991.36 = 295.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.65x = 991.36 × 295.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.65x = 292,837.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,837.83/660.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.26

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