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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.17, 916.27 and 428.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.17, 916.27 and 428.07 is: 590.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.17 : 916.27 = 428.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.17/916.27 = 428.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.17x = 916.27 × 428.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.17x = 392,227.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,227.70/664.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.55

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