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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.94, 914.63 and 383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.94, 914.63 and 383.15 is: 528.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.94 : 914.63 = 383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.94/914.63 = 383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.94x = 914.63 × 383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.94x = 350,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,440.86/662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.62

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