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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.58, 991.33 and 655.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.58, 991.33 and 655.45 is: 983.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.58 : 991.33 = 655.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.58/991.33 = 655.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.58x = 991.33 × 655.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.58x = 649,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,769.18/660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.63

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