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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 914.94 and 414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 914.94 and 414.10 is: 571.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 914.94 = 414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/914.94 = 414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 914.94 × 414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 378,876.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,876.65/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.73

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