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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.35, 912.15 and 451.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.35, 912.15 and 451.70 is: 622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.35 : 912.15 = 451.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.35/912.15 = 451.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.35x = 912.15 × 451.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.35x = 412,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,013.59/661.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.99

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