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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.46, 991.06 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.46, 991.06 and 455.20 is: 683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.46 : 991.06 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.46/991.06 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.46x = 991.06 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.46x = 451,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,125.56/660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.05

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