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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.50, 991.25 and 451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.50, 991.25 and 451.76 is: 677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.50 : 991.25 = 451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.50/991.25 = 451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.50x = 991.25 × 451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.50x = 447,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,810.02/660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.99

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