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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.26, 989.46 and 454.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.26, 989.46 and 454.31 is: 680.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.26 : 989.46 = 454.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.26/989.46 = 454.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.26x = 989.46 × 454.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.26x = 449,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,516.63/660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.82

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