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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.29, 914.90 and 414.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.29, 914.90 and 414.21 is: 571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.29 : 914.90 = 414.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.29/914.90 = 414.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.29x = 914.90 × 414.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.29x = 378,962.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,962.09/663.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.34

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