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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.75, 990.93 and 313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.75, 990.93 and 313.74 is: 470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.75 : 990.93 = 313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.75/990.93 = 313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.75x = 990.93 × 313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.75x = 310,894.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,894.38/660.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.52

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