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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.45, 913.58 and 413.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.45, 913.58 and 413.79 is: 570.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.45 : 913.58 = 413.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.45/913.58 = 413.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.45x = 913.58 × 413.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.45x = 378,028.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,028.20/662.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.66

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