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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.02, 913.45 and 409.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.02, 913.45 and 409.68 is: 565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.02 : 913.45 = 409.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.02/913.45 = 409.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.02x = 913.45 × 409.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.02x = 374,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,225.66/662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.28

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