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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.64, 912.04 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.64, 912.04 and 451.12 is: 622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.64 : 912.04 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.64/912.04 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.64x = 912.04 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.64x = 411,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,439.48/660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.79

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