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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 914.22 and 413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 914.22 and 413.80 is: 571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 914.22 = 413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/914.22 = 413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 914.22 × 413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 378,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,304.24/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.08

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