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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 918.93 and 455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 918.93 and 455.70 is: 629.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 918.93 = 455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/918.93 = 455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 918.93 × 455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 418,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,758.11/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.22

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