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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.45, 916.89 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.45, 916.89 and 415.75 is: 573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.45 : 916.89 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.45/916.89 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.45x = 916.89 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.45x = 381,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,194.94/664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.70

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