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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.56, 989.19 and 455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.56, 989.19 and 455.44 is: 683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.56 : 989.19 = 455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.56/989.19 = 455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.56x = 989.19 × 455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.56x = 450,516.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,516.69/659.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.06

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