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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.13, 913.59 and 400.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.13, 913.59 and 400.09 is: 552.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.13 : 913.59 = 400.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.13/913.59 = 400.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.13x = 913.59 × 400.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.13x = 365,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,518.22/662.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.03

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