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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664, 916.59 and 431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664, 916.59 and 431.80 is: 596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664 : 916.59 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664/916.59 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664x = 916.59 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664x = 395,783.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,783.56/664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.06

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