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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.83, 917.34 and 399.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.83, 917.34 and 399.33 is: 551.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.83 : 917.34 = 399.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.83/917.34 = 399.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.83x = 917.34 × 399.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.83x = 366,321.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,321.38/664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.00

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