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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.89, 989.57 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.89, 989.57 and 454.44 is: 680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.89 : 989.57 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.89/989.57 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.89x = 989.57 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.89x = 449,702.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,702.48/660.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.45

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