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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.53, 914.08 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.53, 914.08 and 441.52 is: 609.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.53 : 914.08 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.53/914.08 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.53x = 914.08 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.53x = 403,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,584.60/662.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.16

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