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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.48, 917.15 and 415.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.48, 917.15 and 415.81 is: 573.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.48 : 917.15 = 415.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.48/917.15 = 415.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.48x = 917.15 × 415.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.48x = 381,360.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,360.14/664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.92

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