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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.30, 991.94 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.30, 991.94 and 295.98 is: 443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.30 : 991.94 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.30/991.94 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.30x = 991.94 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.30x = 293,594.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,594.40/661.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.97

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