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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.56, 918.54 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.56, 918.54 and 459 is: 633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.56 : 918.54 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.56/918.54 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.56x = 918.54 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.56x = 421,609.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,609.86/665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.47

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