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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662, 913.80 and 455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662, 913.80 and 455.60 is: 628.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662 : 913.80 = 455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662/913.80 = 455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662x = 913.80 × 455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662x = 416,327.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,327.28/662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.89

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