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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.58, 912.96 and 452.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.58, 912.96 and 452.79 is: 623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.58 : 912.96 = 452.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.58/912.96 = 452.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.58x = 912.96 × 452.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.58x = 413,379.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,379.16/662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.89

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