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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.44, 914.34 and 413.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.44, 914.34 and 413.88 is: 571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.44 : 914.34 = 413.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.44/914.34 = 413.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.44x = 914.34 × 413.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.44x = 378,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,427.04/662.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.26

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