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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.52, 991.28 and 449.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.52, 991.28 and 449.92 is: 675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.52 : 991.28 = 449.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.52/991.28 = 449.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.52x = 991.28 × 449.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.52x = 445,996.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,996.70/660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.22

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