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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.93, 914.84 and 383.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.93, 914.84 and 383.17 is: 528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.93 : 914.84 = 383.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.93/914.84 = 383.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.93x = 914.84 × 383.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.93x = 350,532.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,532.75/662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.77

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