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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.78, 992.70 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.78, 992.70 and 291.54 is: 437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.78 : 992.70 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.78/992.70 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.78x = 992.70 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.78x = 289,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,411.76/661.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.32

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