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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.02, 914.74 and 414.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.02, 914.74 and 414.25 is: 571.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.02 : 914.74 = 414.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.02/914.74 = 414.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.02x = 914.74 × 414.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.02x = 378,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,928.66/663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.52

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