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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.31, 991.17 and 295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.31, 991.17 and 295.68 is: 443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.31 : 991.17 = 295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.31/991.17 = 295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.31x = 991.17 × 295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.31x = 293,069.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,069.15/661.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.16

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