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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.30, 916.50 and 454.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.30, 916.50 and 454.60 is: 627.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.30 : 916.50 = 454.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.30/916.50 = 454.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.30x = 916.50 × 454.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.30x = 416,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,640.90/664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.19

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