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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.49, 916.04 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.49, 916.04 and 454.02 is: 626.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.49 : 916.04 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.49/916.04 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.49x = 916.04 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.49x = 415,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,900.48/663.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.84

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