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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.08, 915.88 and 428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.08, 915.88 and 428 is: 590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.08 : 915.88 = 428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.08/915.88 = 428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.08x = 915.88 × 428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.08x = 391,996.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,996.64/664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.29

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