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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.68, 917.23 and 384.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.68, 917.23 and 384.90 is: 531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.68 : 917.23 = 384.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.68/917.23 = 384.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.68x = 917.23 × 384.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.68x = 353,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,041.83/664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.15

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