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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.55, 991.34 and 453.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.55, 991.34 and 453.05 is: 678.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.55 : 991.34 = 453.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.55/991.34 = 453.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.55x = 991.34 × 453.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.55x = 449,119.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,119.37/661.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.89

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