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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.05, 988.30 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.05, 988.30 and 453.60 is: 679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.05 : 988.30 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.05/988.30 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.05x = 988.30 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.05x = 448,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,293.45/660.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.18

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