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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.28, 993.10 and 388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.28, 993.10 and 388.46 is: 582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.28 : 993.10 = 388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.28/993.10 = 388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.28x = 993.10 × 388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.28x = 385,779.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,779.63/662.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.50

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