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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 991.04 and 430.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 991.04 and 430.49 is: 645.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 991.04 = 430.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/991.04 = 430.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 991.04 × 430.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 426,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,633.13/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.30

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