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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.92, 991.17 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.92, 991.17 and 270.90 is: 406.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.92 : 991.17 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.92/991.17 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.92x = 991.17 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.92x = 268,507.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,507.95/660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.27

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