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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.78, 991.20 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.78, 991.20 and 290.54 is: 435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.78 : 991.20 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.78/991.20 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.78x = 991.20 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.78x = 287,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,978.29/660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.82

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