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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.87, 911.46 and 450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.87, 911.46 and 450.82 is: 621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.87 : 911.46 = 450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.87/911.46 = 450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.87x = 911.46 × 450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.87x = 410,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,908.52/660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.77

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