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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.28, 916.12 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.28, 916.12 and 415.32 is: 572.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.28 : 916.12 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.28/916.12 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.28x = 916.12 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.28x = 380,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,482.96/664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.77

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