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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 990.36 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 990.36 and 416.70 is: 624.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 990.36 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/990.36 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 990.36 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 412,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,683.01/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.37

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