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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.35, 991.87 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.35, 991.87 and 295.94 is: 443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.35 : 991.87 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.35/991.87 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.35x = 991.87 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.35x = 293,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,534.01/661.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.84

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