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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.91, 984.02 and 450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.91, 984.02 and 450.58 is: 675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.91 : 984.02 = 450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.91/984.02 = 450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.91x = 984.02 × 450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.91x = 443,379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,379.73/655.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.98

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