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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.61, 914.57 and 413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.61, 914.57 and 413.78 is: 571.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.61 : 914.57 = 413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.61/914.57 = 413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.61x = 914.57 × 413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.61x = 378,427.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,427.24/662.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.12

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