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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.15, 990.03 and 456.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.15, 990.03 and 456.03 is: 683.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.15 : 990.03 = 456.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.15/990.03 = 456.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.15x = 990.03 × 456.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.15x = 451,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,487.02/660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.91

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