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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.01, 991.10 and 430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.01, 991.10 and 430.16 is: 644.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.01 : 991.10 = 430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.01/991.10 = 430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.01x = 991.10 × 430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.01x = 426,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,327.70/661.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.97

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