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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.89, 917.43 and 385.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.89, 917.43 and 385.14 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.89 : 917.43 = 385.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.89/917.43 = 385.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.89x = 917.43 × 385.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.89x = 353,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,332.48/664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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