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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.12, 916.50 and 431.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.12, 916.50 and 431.08 is: 594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.12 : 916.50 = 431.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.12/916.50 = 431.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.12x = 916.50 × 431.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.12x = 395,084.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,084.82/664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.90

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