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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.99, 916.73 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.99, 916.73 and 454.52 is: 627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.99 : 916.73 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.99/916.73 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.99x = 916.73 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.99x = 416,665.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,665.26/663.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.52

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