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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.40, 917.16 and 628.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.40, 917.16 and 628.40 is: 867.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.40 : 917.16 = 628.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.40/917.16 = 628.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.40x = 917.16 × 628.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.40x = 576,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,343.34/664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.46

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