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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.27, 913.91 and 382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.27, 913.91 and 382.48 is: 527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.27 : 913.91 = 382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.27/913.91 = 382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.27x = 913.91 × 382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.27x = 349,548.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,548.10/662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.81

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