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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 990 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 990 and 386.94 is: 579.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 990 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/990 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 990 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 383,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,070.60/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.78

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