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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 916.27 and 428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 916.27 and 428.06 is: 590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 916.27 = 428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/916.27 = 428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 916.27 × 428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 392,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,218.54/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.55

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