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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.48, 914.39 and 413.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.48, 914.39 and 413.81 is: 571.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.48 : 914.39 = 413.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.48/914.39 = 413.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.48x = 914.39 × 413.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.48x = 378,382.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,382.07/662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.16

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