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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.73, 917.34 and 385.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.73, 917.34 and 385.12 is: 531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.73 : 917.34 = 385.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.73/917.34 = 385.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.73x = 917.34 × 385.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.73x = 353,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,284.79/664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.47

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