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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.81, 915.11 and 414.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.81, 915.11 and 414.23 is: 571.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.81 : 915.11 = 414.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.81/915.11 = 414.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.81x = 915.11 × 414.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.81x = 379,059.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,059.37/662.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.90

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