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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.69, 991.04 and 313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.69, 991.04 and 313.91 is: 470.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.69 : 991.04 = 313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.69/991.04 = 313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.69x = 991.04 × 313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.69x = 311,094.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,094.56/660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.86

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