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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.29, 913.83 and 382.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.29, 913.83 and 382.48 is: 527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.29 : 913.83 = 382.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.29/913.83 = 382.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.29x = 913.83 × 382.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.29x = 349,521.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,521.70/662.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.75

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