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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.53, 917.03 and 384.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.53, 917.03 and 384.78 is: 530.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.53 : 917.03 = 384.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.53/917.03 = 384.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.53x = 917.03 × 384.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.53x = 352,852.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,852.88/664.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.98

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