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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.99, 990.21 and 440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.99, 990.21 and 440.97 is: 660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.99 : 990.21 = 440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.99/990.21 = 440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.99x = 990.21 × 440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.99x = 436,652.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,652.90/660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.60

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