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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.78, 916.16 and 454.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.78, 916.16 and 454.38 is: 627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.78 : 916.16 = 454.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.78/916.16 = 454.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.78x = 916.16 × 454.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.78x = 416,282.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,282.51/663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.14

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