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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.65, 988.90 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.65, 988.90 and 454.01 is: 679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.65 : 988.90 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.65/988.90 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.65x = 988.90 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.65x = 448,970.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,970.49/660.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.59

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