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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.82, 914.70 and 383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.82, 914.70 and 383.06 is: 528.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.82 : 914.70 = 383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.82/914.70 = 383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.82x = 914.70 × 383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.82x = 350,384.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,384.98/662.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.63

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