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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.60, 916.48 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.60, 916.48 and 571.68 is: 788.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.60 : 916.48 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.60/916.48 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.60x = 916.48 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.60x = 523,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,933.29/664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.34

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