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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.75, 914.05 and 452.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.75, 914.05 and 452.70 is: 624.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.75 : 914.05 = 452.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.75/914.05 = 452.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.75x = 914.05 × 452.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.75x = 413,789.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,789.30/662.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.36

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