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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 914.52 and 400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 914.52 and 400.72 is: 553.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 914.52 = 400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/914.52 = 400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 914.52 × 400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 366,466.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,466.45/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.01

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