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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.51, 914.57 and 413.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.51, 914.57 and 413.99 is: 571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.51 : 914.57 = 413.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.51/914.57 = 413.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.51x = 914.57 × 413.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.51x = 378,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,628.65/662.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.50

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