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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.29, 913.32 and 396.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.29, 913.32 and 396.68 is: 547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.29 : 913.32 = 396.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.29/913.32 = 396.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.29x = 913.32 × 396.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.29x = 362,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,291.21/662.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.03

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