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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.23, 916.11 and 415.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.23, 916.11 and 415.08 is: 572.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.23 : 916.11 = 415.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.23/916.11 = 415.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.23x = 916.11 × 415.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.23x = 380,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,258.94/664.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.48

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