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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.95, 991.65 and 295.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.95, 991.65 and 295.77 is: 443.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.95 : 991.65 = 295.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.95/991.65 = 295.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.95x = 991.65 × 295.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.95x = 293,300.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,300.32/660.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.76

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