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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.63, 914.44 and 400.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.63, 914.44 and 400.73 is: 553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.63 : 914.44 = 400.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.63/914.44 = 400.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.63x = 914.44 × 400.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.63x = 366,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,443.54/662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.01

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