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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.87, 918.34 and 452.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.87, 918.34 and 452.84 is: 624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.87 : 918.34 = 452.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.87/918.34 = 452.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.87x = 918.34 × 452.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.87x = 415,860.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,860.53/665.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.54

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