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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.92, 914.81 and 400.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.92, 914.81 and 400.93 is: 553.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.92 : 914.81 = 400.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.92/914.81 = 400.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.92x = 914.81 × 400.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.92x = 366,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,770.48/662.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.27

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