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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.68, 991.50 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.68, 991.50 and 295.88 is: 444.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.68 : 991.50 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.68/991.50 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.68x = 991.50 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.68x = 293,365.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,365.02/660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.03

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