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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.58, 914.34 and 453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.58, 914.34 and 453.79 is: 625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.58 : 914.34 = 453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.58/914.34 = 453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.58x = 914.34 × 453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.58x = 414,918.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,918.35/663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.27

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