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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.36, 914.38 and 453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.36, 914.38 and 453.64 is: 626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.36 : 914.38 = 453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.36/914.38 = 453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.36x = 914.38 × 453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.36x = 414,799.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,799.34/662.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.24

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