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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.18, 916.79 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.18, 916.79 and 384.48 is: 530.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.18 : 916.79 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.18/916.79 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.18x = 916.79 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.18x = 352,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,487.42/664.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.71

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