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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.39, 914.18 and 419.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.39, 914.18 and 419.87 is: 579.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.39 : 914.18 = 419.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.39/914.18 = 419.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.39x = 914.18 × 419.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.39x = 383,830.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,830.09/662.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.47

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