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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.37, 913.53 and 452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.37, 913.53 and 452.33 is: 623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.37 : 913.53 = 452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.37/913.53 = 452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.37x = 913.53 × 452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.37x = 413,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,212.46/662.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.84

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