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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 670.69, 998.90 and 660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 670.69, 998.90 and 660.58 is: 983.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    670.69 : 998.90 = 660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    670.69/998.90 = 660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    670.69x = 998.90 × 660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    670.69x = 659,853.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,853.36/670.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.84

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