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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.02, 913.53 and 413.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.02, 913.53 and 413.41 is: 570.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.02 : 913.53 = 413.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.02/913.53 = 413.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.02x = 913.53 × 413.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.02x = 377,662.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,662.44/662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.47

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