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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.67, 914.36 and 397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.67, 914.36 and 397.13 is: 547.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.67 : 914.36 = 397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.67/914.36 = 397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.67x = 914.36 × 397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.67x = 363,113.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,113.23/662.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.95

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