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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.36, 916.58 and 457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.36, 916.58 and 457 is: 630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.36 : 916.58 = 457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.36/916.58 = 457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.36x = 916.58 × 457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.36x = 418,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,877.06/664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.50

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