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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.44, 989.31 and 454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.44, 989.31 and 454.11 is: 681.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.44 : 989.31 = 454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.44/989.31 = 454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.44x = 989.31 × 454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.44x = 449,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,255.56/659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.27

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