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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.82, 914.99 and 453.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.82, 914.99 and 453.33 is: 625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.82 : 914.99 = 453.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.82/914.99 = 453.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.82x = 914.99 × 453.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.82x = 414,792.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,792.42/662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.80

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