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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.53, 992.30 and 455.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.53, 992.30 and 455.48 is: 683.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.53 : 992.30 = 455.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.53/992.30 = 455.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.53x = 992.30 × 455.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.53x = 451,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,970.53/661.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.23

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