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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.28, 917.03 and 415.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.28, 917.03 and 415.73 is: 573.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.28 : 917.03 = 415.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.28/917.03 = 415.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.28x = 917.03 × 415.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.28x = 381,234.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,234.80/664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.91

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