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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.63, 992.44 and 453.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.63, 992.44 and 453.19 is: 679.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.63 : 992.44 = 453.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.63/992.44 = 453.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.63x = 992.44 × 453.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.63x = 449,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,757.79/661.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.78

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