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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.66, 914.62 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.66, 914.62 and 441.62 is: 609.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.66 : 914.62 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.66/914.62 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.66x = 914.62 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.66x = 403,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,914.48/662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.54

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