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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.48, 914.13 and 396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.48, 914.13 and 396.95 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.48 : 914.13 = 396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.48/914.13 = 396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.48x = 914.13 × 396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.48x = 362,859.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,859.33/662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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