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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.71, 914.66 and 383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.71, 914.66 and 383.12 is: 528.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.71 : 914.66 = 383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.71/914.66 = 383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.71x = 914.66 × 383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.71x = 350,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,427.78/662.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.78

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