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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.64, 917.17 and 384.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.64, 917.17 and 384.85 is: 531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.64 : 917.17 = 384.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.64/917.17 = 384.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.64x = 917.17 × 384.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.64x = 352,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,975.22/664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.08

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