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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.97, 983.41 and 450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.97, 983.41 and 450.63 is: 675.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.97 : 983.41 = 450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.97/983.41 = 450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.97x = 983.41 × 450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.97x = 443,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,152.92/655.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.57

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