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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.84, 991.59 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.84, 991.59 and 295.89 is: 443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.84 : 991.59 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.84/991.59 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.84x = 991.59 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.84x = 293,401.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,401.57/660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.98

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