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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.56, 913.08 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.56, 913.08 and 452.16 is: 624.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.56 : 913.08 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.56/913.08 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.56x = 913.08 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.56x = 412,858.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,858.25/661.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.07

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