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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.22, 989.25 and 453.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.22, 989.25 and 453.97 is: 681.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.22 : 989.25 = 453.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.22/989.25 = 453.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.22x = 989.25 × 453.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.22x = 449,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,089.82/659.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.24

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