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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.48, 914.19 and 382.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.48, 914.19 and 382.71 is: 528.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.48 : 914.19 = 382.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.48/914.19 = 382.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.48x = 914.19 × 382.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.48x = 349,869.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,869.65/662.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.13

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