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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.44, 916.74 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.44, 916.74 and 431.16 is: 594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.44 : 916.74 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.44/916.74 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.44x = 916.74 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.44x = 395,261.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,261.62/664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.88

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