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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.07, 991.60 and 270.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.07, 991.60 and 270.79 is: 406.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.07 : 991.60 = 270.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.07/991.60 = 270.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.07x = 991.60 × 270.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.07x = 268,512.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,512.21/661.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.18

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