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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 914.05 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 914.05 and 396.92 is: 547.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 914.05 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/914.05 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 914.05 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 362,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,804.73/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.71

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