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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.95, 913.56 and 452.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.95, 913.56 and 452.06 is: 623.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.95 : 913.56 = 452.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.95/913.56 = 452.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.95x = 913.56 × 452.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.95x = 412,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,979.37/661.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.88

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