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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 914.52 and 400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 914.52 and 400.44 is: 552.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 914.52 = 400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/914.52 = 400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 914.52 × 400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 366,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,210.39/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.75

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