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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.67, 991.01 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.67, 991.01 and 270.68 is: 406.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.67 : 991.01 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.67/991.01 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.67x = 991.01 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.67x = 268,244.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,244.50/660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.02

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