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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.14, 913.71 and 400.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.14, 913.71 and 400.30 is: 552.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.14 : 913.71 = 400.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.14/913.71 = 400.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.14x = 913.71 × 400.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.14x = 365,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,758.11/662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.39

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