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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.14, 914.98 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.14, 914.98 and 383.32 is: 528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.14 : 914.98 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.14/914.98 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.14x = 914.98 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.14x = 350,733.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,733.61/663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.90

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