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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.70, 991.29 and 309.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.70, 991.29 and 309.61 is: 464.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.70 : 991.29 = 309.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.70/991.29 = 309.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.70x = 991.29 × 309.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.70x = 306,913.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,913.30/660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.53

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