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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.83, 914.73 and 383.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.83, 914.73 and 383.10 is: 528.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.83 : 914.73 = 383.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.83/914.73 = 383.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.83x = 914.73 × 383.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.83x = 350,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,434.02/662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.70

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