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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.24, 991.97 and 296.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.24, 991.97 and 296.06 is: 444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.24 : 991.97 = 296.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.24/991.97 = 296.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.24x = 991.97 × 296.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.24x = 293,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,678.14/661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.13

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