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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.85, 916.50 and 454.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.85, 916.50 and 454.33 is: 627.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.85 : 916.50 = 454.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.85/916.50 = 454.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.85x = 916.50 × 454.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.85x = 416,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,393.45/663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.24

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