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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.09, 991.04 and 455.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.09, 991.04 and 455.45 is: 681.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.09 : 991.04 = 455.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.09/991.04 = 455.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.09x = 991.04 × 455.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.09x = 451,361.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,361.94/662.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.73

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