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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.55, 983.07 and 451.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.55, 983.07 and 451.51 is: 676.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.55 : 983.07 = 451.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.55/983.07 = 451.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.55x = 983.07 × 451.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.55x = 443,863.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,863.48/656.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.05

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