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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.14, 914.33 and 413.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.14, 914.33 and 413.88 is: 571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.14 : 914.33 = 413.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.14/914.33 = 413.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.14x = 914.33 × 413.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.14x = 378,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,427.52/662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.52

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