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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.87, 993.48 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.87, 993.48 and 389.16 is: 583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.87 : 993.48 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.87/993.48 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.87x = 993.48 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.87x = 386,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,622.68/662.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.26

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