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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.26, 916.52 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.26, 916.52 and 384.48 is: 530.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.26 : 916.52 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.26/916.52 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.26x = 916.52 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.26x = 352,381.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,381.69/664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.49

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