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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.45, 914.15 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.45, 914.15 and 382.70 is: 528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.45 : 914.15 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.45/914.15 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.45x = 914.15 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.45x = 349,841.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,841.59/662.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.10

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