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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.30, 916.68 and 384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.30, 916.68 and 384.52 is: 530.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.30 : 916.68 = 384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.30/916.68 = 384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.30x = 916.68 × 384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.30x = 352,481.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,481.79/664.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.61

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