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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.53, 914.23 and 410.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.53, 914.23 and 410.41 is: 566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.53 : 914.23 = 410.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.53/914.23 = 410.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.53x = 914.23 × 410.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.53x = 375,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,209.13/662.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.33

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