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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.28, 913.68 and 382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.28, 913.68 and 382.46 is: 527.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.28 : 913.68 = 382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.28/913.68 = 382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.28x = 913.68 × 382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.28x = 349,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,445.34/662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.64

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