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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.06, 989.94 and 455.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.06, 989.94 and 455.94 is: 683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.06 : 989.94 = 455.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.06/989.94 = 455.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.06x = 989.94 × 455.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.06x = 451,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,353.24/660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.81

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