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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.31, 914.09 and 400.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.31, 914.09 and 400.41 is: 552.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.31 : 914.09 = 400.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.31/914.09 = 400.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.31x = 914.09 × 400.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.31x = 366,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,008.77/662.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.62

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