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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.74, 912.14 and 448.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.74, 912.14 and 448.98 is: 618.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.74 : 912.14 = 448.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.74/912.14 = 448.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.74x = 912.14 × 448.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.74x = 409,532.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,532.65/661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.87

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