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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.23, 916.79 and 384.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.23, 916.79 and 384.49 is: 530.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.23 : 916.79 = 384.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.23/916.79 = 384.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.23x = 916.79 × 384.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.23x = 352,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,496.59/664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.68

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