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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.68, 914.54 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.68, 914.54 and 382.92 is: 528.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.68 : 914.54 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.68/914.54 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.68x = 914.54 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.68x = 350,197.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,197.17/662.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.46

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