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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.49, 916.59 and 428.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.49, 916.59 and 428.75 is: 591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.49 : 916.59 = 428.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.49/916.59 = 428.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.49x = 916.59 × 428.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.49x = 392,987.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,987.96/664.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.41

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