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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.49, 916.76 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.49, 916.76 and 416.12 is: 574.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.49 : 916.76 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.49/916.76 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.49x = 916.76 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.49x = 381,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,482.17/664.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.10

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