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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 913.20 and 452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 913.20 and 452.40 is: 623.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 913.20 = 452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/913.20 = 452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 913.20 × 452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 413,131.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,131.68/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.92

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