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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.08, 990.84 and 295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.08, 990.84 and 295.09 is: 442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.08 : 990.84 = 295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.08/990.84 = 295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.08x = 990.84 × 295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.08x = 292,386.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,386.98/661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.29

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