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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.40, 914.40 and 603.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.40, 914.40 and 603.36 is: 832.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.40 : 914.40 = 603.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.40/914.40 = 603.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.40x = 914.40 × 603.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.40x = 551,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,712.38/662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.90

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