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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 914.88 and 453.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 914.88 and 453.72 is: 625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 914.88 = 453.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/914.88 = 453.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 914.88 × 453.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 415,099.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,099.35/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.98

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