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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.69, 992.25 and 455.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.69, 992.25 and 455.36 is: 683.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.69 : 992.25 = 455.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.69/992.25 = 455.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.69x = 992.25 × 455.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.69x = 451,826.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,826.00/660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.87

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