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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.65, 987.40 and 453.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.65, 987.40 and 453.01 is: 678.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.65 : 987.40 = 453.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.65/987.40 = 453.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.65x = 987.40 × 453.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.65x = 447,302.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,302.07/659.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.09

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