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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.19, 991.58 and 296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.19, 991.58 and 296.15 is: 444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.19 : 991.58 = 296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.19/991.58 = 296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.19x = 991.58 × 296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.19x = 293,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,649.98/661.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.13

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