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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.64, 914.52 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.64, 914.52 and 396.96 is: 547.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.64 : 914.52 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.64/914.52 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.64x = 914.52 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.64x = 363,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,027.86/662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.85

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