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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 993.15 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 993.15 and 457.20 is: 685.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 993.15 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/993.15 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 993.15 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 454,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,068.18/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.37

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