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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.91, 990.04 and 314.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.91, 990.04 and 314.58 is: 471.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.91 : 990.04 = 314.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.91/990.04 = 314.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.91x = 990.04 × 314.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.91x = 311,440.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,440.26/660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.23

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