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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.18, 916.14 and 415.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.18, 916.14 and 415.42 is: 573.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.18 : 916.14 = 415.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.18/916.14 = 415.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.18x = 916.14 × 415.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.18x = 380,582.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,582.88/664.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.01

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