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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.84, 991.49 and 401.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.84, 991.49 and 401.37 is: 602.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.84 : 991.49 = 401.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.84/991.49 = 401.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.84x = 991.49 × 401.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.84x = 397,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,951.63/660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.19

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