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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.02, 913.74 and 452.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.02, 913.74 and 452.64 is: 624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.02 : 913.74 = 452.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.02/913.74 = 452.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.02x = 913.74 × 452.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.02x = 413,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,595.27/662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.75

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