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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.02, 987.32 and 453.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.02, 987.32 and 453.02 is: 678.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.02 : 987.32 = 453.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.02/987.32 = 453.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.02x = 987.32 × 453.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.02x = 447,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,275.71/659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.70

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