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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.47, 916.79 and 415.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.47, 916.79 and 415.67 is: 573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.47 : 916.79 = 415.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.47/916.79 = 415.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.47x = 916.79 × 415.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.47x = 381,075.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,075.44/664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.50

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