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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.73, 913.56 and 452.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.73, 913.56 and 452.21 is: 624.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.73 : 913.56 = 452.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.73/913.56 = 452.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.73x = 913.56 × 452.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.73x = 413,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,122.39/661.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.31

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