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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.10, 991.79 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.10, 991.79 and 295.89 is: 443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.10 : 991.79 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.10/991.79 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.10x = 991.79 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.10x = 293,464.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,464.19/661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.90

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