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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.93, 914.67 and 414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.93, 914.67 and 414.62 is: 572.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.93 : 914.67 = 414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.93/914.67 = 414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.93x = 914.67 × 414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.93x = 379,238.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,238.17/662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.06

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