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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.82, 915.98 and 453.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.82, 915.98 and 453.58 is: 625.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.82 : 915.98 = 453.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.82/915.98 = 453.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.82x = 915.98 × 453.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.82x = 415,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,470.21/663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.88

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