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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.93, 914.91 and 383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.93, 914.91 and 383.18 is: 528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.93 : 914.91 = 383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.93/914.91 = 383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.93x = 914.91 × 383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.93x = 350,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,570.64/662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.82

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