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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.84, 917.46 and 370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.84, 917.46 and 370.09 is: 510.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.84 : 917.46 = 370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.84/917.46 = 370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.84x = 917.46 × 370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.84x = 339,546.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,546.50/664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.72

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