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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.51, 913.87 and 413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.51, 913.87 and 413.64 is: 570.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.51 : 913.87 = 413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.51/913.87 = 413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.51x = 913.87 × 413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.51x = 378,006.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,006.55/662.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.57

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