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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.36, 916.82 and 415.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.36, 916.82 and 415.54 is: 573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.36 : 916.82 = 415.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.36/916.82 = 415.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.36x = 916.82 × 415.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.36x = 380,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,975.38/664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.45

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