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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.51, 917.46 and 416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.51, 917.46 and 416.20 is: 574.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.51 : 917.46 = 416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.51/917.46 = 416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.51x = 917.46 × 416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.51x = 381,846.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,846.85/664.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.63

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