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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 991.35 and 454.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 991.35 and 454.85 is: 682.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 991.35 = 454.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/991.35 = 454.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 991.35 × 454.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 450,910.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,910.59/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.27

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