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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.39, 990.67 and 429.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.39, 990.67 and 429.60 is: 643.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.39 : 990.67 = 429.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.39/990.67 = 429.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.39x = 990.67 × 429.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.39x = 425,591.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,591.83/661.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.48

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