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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.19, 989.48 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.19, 989.48 and 401.04 is: 600.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.19 : 989.48 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.19/989.48 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.19x = 989.48 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.19x = 396,822.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,822.06/661.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.17

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