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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.80, 990.60 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.80, 990.60 and 275.76 is: 413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.80 : 990.60 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.80/990.60 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.80x = 990.60 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.80x = 273,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,167.86/660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.39

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