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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.38, 914.54 and 413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.38, 914.54 and 413.76 is: 571.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.38 : 914.54 = 413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.38/914.54 = 413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.38x = 914.54 × 413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.38x = 378,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,400.07/662.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.27

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