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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.17, 913.64 and 400.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.17, 913.64 and 400.13 is: 552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.17 : 913.64 = 400.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.17/913.64 = 400.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.17x = 913.64 × 400.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.17x = 365,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,574.77/662.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.09

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