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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.62, 917.19 and 384.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.62, 917.19 and 384.87 is: 531.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.62 : 917.19 = 384.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.62/917.19 = 384.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.62x = 917.19 × 384.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.62x = 352,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,998.92/664.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.13

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