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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.89, 917.48 and 385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.89, 917.48 and 385.13 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.89 : 917.48 = 385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.89/917.48 = 385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.89x = 917.48 × 385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.89x = 353,352.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,352.33/664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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