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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 990.82 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 990.82 and 430.08 is: 644.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 990.82 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/990.82 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 990.82 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 426,127.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,127.07/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.65

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