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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.18, 916.70 and 384.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.18, 916.70 and 384.46 is: 530.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.18 : 916.70 = 384.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.18/916.70 = 384.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.18x = 916.70 × 384.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.18x = 352,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,434.48/664.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.63

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