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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.63, 914.52 and 379.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.63, 914.52 and 379.11 is: 523.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.63 : 914.52 = 379.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.63/914.52 = 379.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.63x = 914.52 × 379.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.63x = 346,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,703.68/662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.23

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