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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.12, 912.78 and 452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.12, 912.78 and 452.02 is: 623.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.12 : 912.78 = 452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.12/912.78 = 452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.12x = 912.78 × 452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.12x = 412,594.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,594.82/662.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.14

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