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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.97, 914.70 and 379.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.97, 914.70 and 379.35 is: 523.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.97 : 914.70 = 379.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.97/914.70 = 379.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.97x = 914.70 × 379.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.97x = 346,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,991.45/662.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.39

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