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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.53, 911.25 and 450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.53, 911.25 and 450.74 is: 621.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.53 : 911.25 = 450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.53/911.25 = 450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.53x = 911.25 × 450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.53x = 410,739.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,739.10/660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.83

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