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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.83, 914.72 and 364.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.83, 914.72 and 364.09 is: 502.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.83 : 914.72 = 364.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.83/914.72 = 364.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.83x = 914.72 × 364.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.83x = 333,034.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,034.01/662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.45

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