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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.47, 917.01 and 384.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.47, 917.01 and 384.77 is: 531.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.47 : 917.01 = 384.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.47/917.01 = 384.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.47x = 917.01 × 384.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.47x = 352,833.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,833.35/664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.00

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