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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.10, 914.90 and 383.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.10, 914.90 and 383.31 is: 528.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.10 : 914.90 = 383.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.10/914.90 = 383.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.10x = 914.90 × 383.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.10x = 350,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,688.40/663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.86

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