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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.80, 992.88 and 454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.80, 992.88 and 454.40 is: 681.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.80 : 992.88 = 454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.80/992.88 = 454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.80x = 992.88 × 454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.80x = 451,164.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,164.67/661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.72

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