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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.92, 991.60 and 430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.92, 991.60 and 430.28 is: 645.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.92 : 991.60 = 430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.92/991.60 = 430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.92x = 991.60 × 430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.92x = 426,665.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,665.65/660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.56

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