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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.50, 913.05 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.50, 913.05 and 454.50 is: 627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.50 : 913.05 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.50/913.05 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.50x = 913.05 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.50x = 414,981.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,981.23/661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.33

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