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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 990.90 and 386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 990.90 and 386.69 is: 579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 990.90 = 386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/990.90 = 386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 990.90 × 386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 383,166.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,166.17/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.55

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