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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.58, 914.31 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.58, 914.31 and 413.82 is: 571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.58 : 914.31 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.58/914.31 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.58x = 914.31 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.58x = 378,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,359.76/662.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.04

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