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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.94, 918.28 and 453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.94, 918.28 and 453.39 is: 625.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.94 : 918.28 = 453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.94/918.28 = 453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.94x = 918.28 × 453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.94x = 416,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,336.70/665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.19

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