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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.70, 981.78 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.70, 981.78 and 450.66 is: 674.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.70 : 981.78 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.70/981.78 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.70x = 981.78 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.70x = 442,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,448.97/655.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.78

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