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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.76, 990.43 and 313.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.76, 990.43 and 313.88 is: 470.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.76 : 990.43 = 313.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.76/990.43 = 313.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.76x = 990.43 × 313.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.76x = 310,870.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,870.43/660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.48

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