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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.67, 990.86 and 295.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.67, 990.86 and 295.22 is: 442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.67 : 990.86 = 295.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.67/990.86 = 295.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.67x = 990.86 × 295.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.67x = 292,521.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,521.69/660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.77

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