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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.20, 916.72 and 415.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.20, 916.72 and 415.53 is: 573.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.20 : 916.72 = 415.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.20/916.72 = 415.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.20x = 916.72 × 415.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.20x = 380,923.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,923.62/664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.51

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