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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.29, 916.74 and 384.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.29, 916.74 and 384.57 is: 530.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.29 : 916.74 = 384.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.29/916.74 = 384.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.29x = 916.74 × 384.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.29x = 352,550.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,550.70/664.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.72

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