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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.63, 989.99 and 452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.63, 989.99 and 452.20 is: 677.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.63 : 989.99 = 452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.63/989.99 = 452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.63x = 989.99 × 452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.63x = 447,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,673.48/660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.65

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