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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.27, 916.91 and 431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.27, 916.91 and 431.44 is: 595.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.27 : 916.91 = 431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.27/916.91 = 431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.27x = 916.91 × 431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.27x = 395,589.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,589.49/664.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.53

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