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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.62, 914.32 and 382.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.62, 914.32 and 382.83 is: 528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.62 : 914.32 = 382.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.62/914.32 = 382.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.62x = 914.32 × 382.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.62x = 350,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,029.13/662.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.25

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