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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 916.43 and 412.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 916.43 and 412.34 is: 568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 916.43 = 412.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/916.43 = 412.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 916.43 × 412.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 377,874.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,874.10/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.95

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