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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.14, 915.80 and 415.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.14, 915.80 and 415.38 is: 572.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.14 : 915.80 = 415.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.14/915.80 = 415.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.14x = 915.80 × 415.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.14x = 380,405.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,405.00/664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.78

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