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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.84, 990.86 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.84, 990.86 and 455.18 is: 682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.84 : 990.86 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.84/990.86 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.84x = 990.86 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.84x = 451,019.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,019.65/660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.49

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