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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.26, 916.82 and 428.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.26, 916.82 and 428.18 is: 590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.26 : 916.82 = 428.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.26/916.82 = 428.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.26x = 916.82 × 428.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.26x = 392,557.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,557.26/664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.97

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