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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.79, 911.71 and 450.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.79, 911.71 and 450.59 is: 621.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.79 : 911.71 = 450.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.79/911.71 = 450.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.79x = 911.71 × 450.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.79x = 410,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,807.41/660.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.69

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