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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.12, 990.97 and 295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.12, 990.97 and 295.40 is: 442.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.12 : 990.97 = 295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.12/990.97 = 295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.12x = 990.97 × 295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.12x = 292,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,734.28/661.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.79

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