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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.47, 914.60 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.47, 914.60 and 414 is: 571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.47 : 914.60 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.47/914.60 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.47x = 914.60 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.47x = 378,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,644.40/662.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.56

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