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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 990.66 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 990.66 and 295.32 is: 442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 990.66 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/990.66 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 990.66 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 292,561.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,561.71/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.63

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