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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.02, 988.82 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.02, 988.82 and 454.02 is: 680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.02 : 988.82 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.02/988.82 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.02x = 988.82 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.02x = 448,944.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,944.06/660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.20

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