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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.64, 910.66 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.64, 910.66 and 450.12 is: 621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.64 : 910.66 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.64/910.66 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.64x = 910.66 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.64x = 409,911.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,911.10/659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.42

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