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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.94, 914.90 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.94, 914.90 and 383.22 is: 528.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.94 : 914.90 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.94/914.90 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.94x = 914.90 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.94x = 350,607.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,607.98/662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.87

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