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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.59, 914.34 and 382.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.59, 914.34 and 382.63 is: 528.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.59 : 914.34 = 382.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.59/914.34 = 382.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.59x = 914.34 × 382.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.59x = 349,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,853.91/662.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.01

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