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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.80, 990.48 and 386.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.80, 990.48 and 386.48 is: 579.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.80 : 990.48 = 386.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.80/990.48 = 386.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.80x = 990.48 × 386.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.80x = 382,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,800.71/660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.30

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