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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.89, 914.73 and 383.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.89, 914.73 and 383.11 is: 528.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.89 : 914.73 = 383.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.89/914.73 = 383.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.89x = 914.73 × 383.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.89x = 350,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,436.77/662.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.65

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