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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663, 914.64 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663, 914.64 and 414.12 is: 571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663 : 914.64 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663/914.64 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663x = 914.64 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663x = 378,770.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,770.72/663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.30

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