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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.27, 914.24 and 396.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.27, 914.24 and 396.83 is: 547.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.27 : 914.24 = 396.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.27/914.24 = 396.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.27x = 914.24 × 396.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.27x = 362,797.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,797.86/662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.81

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