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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 988.98 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 988.98 and 396.48 is: 593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 988.98 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/988.98 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 988.98 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 392,110.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,110.79/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.24

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