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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 991.35 and 620.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 991.35 and 620.40 is: 930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 991.35 = 620.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/991.35 = 620.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 991.35 × 620.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 615,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,033.54/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.60

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