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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.72, 918.94 and 455.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.72, 918.94 and 455.94 is: 629.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.72 : 918.94 = 455.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.72/918.94 = 455.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.72x = 918.94 × 455.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.72x = 418,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,981.50/665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.37

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