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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.36, 912.36 and 454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.36, 912.36 and 454 is: 626.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.36 : 912.36 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.36/912.36 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.36x = 912.36 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.36x = 414,211.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,211.44/661.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.30

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