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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 989.37 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 989.37 and 454.32 is: 680.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 989.37 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/989.37 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 989.37 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 449,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,490.58/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.06

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