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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.22, 916.74 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.22, 916.74 and 432.02 is: 596.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.22 : 916.74 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.22/916.74 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.22x = 916.74 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.22x = 396,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,050.01/664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.26

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