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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.84, 914.63 and 383.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.84, 914.63 and 383.07 is: 528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.84 : 914.63 = 383.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.84/914.63 = 383.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.84x = 914.63 × 383.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.84x = 350,360.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,360.83/662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.58

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