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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.14, 914.12 and 452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.14, 914.12 and 452.62 is: 624.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.14 : 914.12 = 452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.14/914.12 = 452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.14x = 914.12 × 452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.14x = 413,748.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,748.99/662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.87

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