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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.82, 916.37 and 454.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.82, 916.37 and 454.33 is: 627.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.82 : 916.37 = 454.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.82/916.37 = 454.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.82x = 916.37 × 454.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.82x = 416,334.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,334.38/663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.18

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