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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.14, 915.49 and 453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.14, 915.49 and 453.62 is: 626.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.14 : 915.49 = 453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.14/915.49 = 453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.14x = 915.49 × 453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.14x = 415,284.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,284.57/663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.24

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