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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.76, 915 and 414.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.76, 915 and 414.41 is: 572.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.76 : 915 = 414.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.76/915 = 414.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.76x = 915 × 414.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.76x = 379,187.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,187.44/662.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.14

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