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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.52, 917.06 and 384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.52, 917.06 and 384.78 is: 531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.52 : 917.06 = 384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.52/917.06 = 384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.52x = 917.06 × 384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.52x = 352,866.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,866.35/664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.01

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