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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.62, 914.47 and 382.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.62, 914.47 and 382.95 is: 528.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.62 : 914.47 = 382.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.62/914.47 = 382.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.62x = 914.47 × 382.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.62x = 350,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,196.29/662.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.50

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