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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.61, 917.11 and 384.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.61, 917.11 and 384.82 is: 531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.61 : 917.11 = 384.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.61/917.11 = 384.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.61x = 917.11 × 384.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.61x = 352,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,921.54/664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.02

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