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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.66, 914.45 and 379.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.66, 914.45 and 379.07 is: 523.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.66 : 914.45 = 379.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.66/914.45 = 379.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.66x = 914.45 × 379.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.66x = 346,634.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,634.09/662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.10

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