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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.93, 991.65 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.93, 991.65 and 295.47 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.93 : 991.65 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.93/991.65 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.93x = 991.65 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.93x = 293,002.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,002.83/660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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