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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 990.87 and 313.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 990.87 and 313.86 is: 470.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 990.87 = 313.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/990.87 = 313.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 990.87 × 313.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 310,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,994.46/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.69

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