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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.76, 988.71 and 453.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.76, 988.71 and 453.81 is: 680.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.76 : 988.71 = 453.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.76/988.71 = 453.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.76x = 988.71 × 453.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.76x = 448,686.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,686.49/659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.08

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