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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.64, 917.14 and 384.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.64, 917.14 and 384.82 is: 531.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.64 : 917.14 = 384.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.64/917.14 = 384.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.64x = 917.14 × 384.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.64x = 352,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,933.81/664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.02

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