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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.14, 916.87 and 454.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.14, 916.87 and 454.62 is: 627.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.14 : 916.87 = 454.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.14/916.87 = 454.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.14x = 916.87 × 454.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.14x = 416,827.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,827.44/664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.62

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