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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.98, 915.05 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.98, 915.05 and 414.12 is: 571.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.98 : 915.05 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.98/915.05 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.98x = 915.05 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.98x = 378,940.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,940.51/662.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.57

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