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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.20, 912.78 and 452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.20, 912.78 and 452.46 is: 624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.20 : 912.78 = 452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.20/912.78 = 452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.20x = 912.78 × 452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.20x = 412,996.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,996.44/661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.62

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