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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.67, 991.16 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.67, 991.16 and 455.32 is: 683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.67 : 991.16 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.67/991.16 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.67x = 991.16 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.67x = 451,292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,292.69/660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.08

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