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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.79, 992.23 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.79, 992.23 and 291.42 is: 436.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.79 : 992.23 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.79/992.23 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.79x = 992.23 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.79x = 289,154.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,154.94/661.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.93

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