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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.69, 914.97 and 414.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.69, 914.97 and 414.85 is: 571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.69 : 914.97 = 414.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.69/914.97 = 414.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.69x = 914.97 × 414.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.69x = 379,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,572.55/663.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.91

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