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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.84, 990.96 and 295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.84, 990.96 and 295.63 is: 443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.84 : 990.96 = 295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.84/990.96 = 295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.84x = 990.96 × 295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.84x = 292,956.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,956.03/660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.31

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