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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.07, 913.03 and 396.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.07, 913.03 and 396.47 is: 546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.07 : 913.03 = 396.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.07/913.03 = 396.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.07x = 913.03 × 396.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.07x = 361,990.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,990.30/662.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.76

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