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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.82, 917.46 and 370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.82, 917.46 and 370.10 is: 510.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.82 : 917.46 = 370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.82/917.46 = 370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.82x = 917.46 × 370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.82x = 339,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,551.95/664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.74

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