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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664, 916.56 and 457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664, 916.56 and 457.60 is: 631.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 916.56 = 457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/916.56 = 457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 916.56 × 457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 419,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,417.86/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.65

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