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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.69, 914.50 and 382.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.69, 914.50 and 382.92 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.69 : 914.50 = 382.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.69/914.50 = 382.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.69x = 914.50 × 382.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.69x = 350,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,178.88/662.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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