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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.95, 991.41 and 276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.95, 991.41 and 276.20 is: 414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.95 : 991.41 = 276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.95/991.41 = 276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.95x = 991.41 × 276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.95x = 273,822.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,822.48/660.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.29

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