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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.72, 916.02 and 454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.72, 916.02 and 454.11 is: 626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.72 : 916.02 = 454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.72/916.02 = 454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.72x = 916.02 × 454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.72x = 415,973.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,973.84/663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.73

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