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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.09, 916.02 and 428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.09, 916.02 and 428.34 is: 590.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.09 : 916.02 = 428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.09/916.02 = 428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.09x = 916.02 × 428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.09x = 392,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,368.01/664.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.84

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