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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.26, 914.22 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.26, 914.22 and 413.52 is: 570.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.26 : 914.22 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.26/914.22 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.26x = 914.22 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.26x = 378,048.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,048.25/662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.85

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