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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.48, 914.65 and 453.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.48, 914.65 and 453.01 is: 625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.48 : 914.65 = 453.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.48/914.65 = 453.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.48x = 914.65 × 453.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.48x = 414,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,342.18/662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.44

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