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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.23, 916.53 and 384.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.23, 916.53 and 384.44 is: 530.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.23 : 916.53 = 384.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.23/916.53 = 384.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.23x = 916.53 × 384.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.23x = 352,350.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,350.79/664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.47

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