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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664, 916.32 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664, 916.32 and 431.52 is: 595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 916.32 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/916.32 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 916.32 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 395,410.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,410.41/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.50

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