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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.63, 988.49 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.63, 988.49 and 451.20 is: 676.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.63 : 988.49 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.63/988.49 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.63x = 988.49 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.63x = 446,007.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,007.82/659.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.15

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