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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 916.80 and 431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 916.80 and 431.68 is: 595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 916.80 = 431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/916.80 = 431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 916.80 × 431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 395,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,764.22/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.89

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