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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.37, 913.10 and 451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.37, 913.10 and 451.89 is: 623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.37 : 913.10 = 451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.37/913.10 = 451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.37x = 913.10 × 451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.37x = 412,618.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,618.50/661.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.89

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