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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.99, 914.41 and 414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.99, 914.41 and 414.22 is: 571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.99 : 914.41 = 414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.99/914.41 = 414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.99x = 914.41 × 414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.99x = 378,766.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,766.91/662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.30

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