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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.67, 917.17 and 384.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.67, 917.17 and 384.86 is: 531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.67 : 917.17 = 384.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.67/917.17 = 384.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.67x = 917.17 × 384.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.67x = 352,982.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,982.05/664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.06

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