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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.56, 914.12 and 396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.56, 914.12 and 396.88 is: 547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.56 : 914.12 = 396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.56/914.12 = 396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.56x = 914.12 × 396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.56x = 362,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,795.95/662.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.57

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