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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.83, 917.54 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.83, 917.54 and 385.08 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.83 : 917.54 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.83/917.54 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.83x = 917.54 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.83x = 353,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,324.38/664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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