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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.01, 1,000.91 and 451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.01, 1,000.91 and 451.09 is: 677.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.01 : 1,000.91 = 451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.01/1,000.91 = 451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.01x = 1,000.91 × 451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.01x = 451,495.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,495.73/666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.91

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