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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.76, 990.78 and 455.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.76, 990.78 and 455.84 is: 682.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.76 : 990.78 = 455.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.76/990.78 = 455.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.76x = 990.78 × 455.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.76x = 451,637.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,637.16/661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.48

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