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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.18, 915.22 and 383.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.18, 915.22 and 383.48 is: 529.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.18 : 915.22 = 383.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.18/915.22 = 383.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.18x = 915.22 × 383.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.18x = 350,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,968.57/663.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.22

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