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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.32, 916.92 and 457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.32, 916.92 and 457.68 is: 631.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.32 : 916.92 = 457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.32/916.92 = 457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.32x = 916.92 × 457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.32x = 419,655.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,655.95/664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.71

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