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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.66, 914.92 and 401.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.66, 914.92 and 401.13 is: 553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.66 : 914.92 = 401.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.66/914.92 = 401.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.66x = 914.92 × 401.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.66x = 367,001.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,001.86/662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.83

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