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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.60, 992.40 and 453.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.60, 992.40 and 453.70 is: 680.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.60 : 992.40 = 453.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.60/992.40 = 453.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.60x = 992.40 × 453.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.60x = 450,251.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,251.88/661.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.55

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