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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 991.80 and 457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 991.80 and 457.02 is: 685.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 991.80 = 457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/991.80 = 457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 991.80 × 457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 453,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,272.44/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.59

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