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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.88, 991.48 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.88, 991.48 and 403.92 is: 605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.88 : 991.48 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.88/991.48 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.88x = 991.48 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.88x = 400,478.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,478.60/660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.98

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