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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.30, 913.47 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.30, 913.47 and 400.04 is: 551.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.30 : 913.47 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.30/913.47 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.30x = 913.47 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.30x = 365,424.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,424.54/662.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.75

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