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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.70, 990.54 and 295.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.70, 990.54 and 295.23 is: 442.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.70 : 990.54 = 295.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.70/990.54 = 295.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.70x = 990.54 × 295.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.70x = 292,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,437.12/660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.62

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