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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.08, 990.12 and 454.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.08, 990.12 and 454.03 is: 681.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.08 : 990.12 = 454.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.08/990.12 = 454.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.08x = 990.12 × 454.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.08x = 449,541.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,541.71/660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.04

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