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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.28, 914 and 400.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.28, 914 and 400.30 is: 552.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.28 : 914 = 400.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.28/914 = 400.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.28x = 914 × 400.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.28x = 365,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,874.20/662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.45

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