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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.18, 911.88 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.18, 911.88 and 451 is: 622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.18 : 911.88 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.18/911.88 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.18x = 911.88 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.18x = 411,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,257.88/661.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.01

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