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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.88, 988.20 and 453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.88, 988.20 and 453.87 is: 679.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.88 : 988.20 = 453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.88/988.20 = 453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.88x = 988.20 × 453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.88x = 448,514.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,514.33/659.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.69

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