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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 914.67 and 383.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 914.67 and 383.13 is: 528.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 914.67 = 383.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/914.67 = 383.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 914.67 × 383.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 350,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,437.52/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.79

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