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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.60, 917.34 and 415.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.60, 917.34 and 415.78 is: 573.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.60 : 917.34 = 415.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.60/917.34 = 415.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.60x = 917.34 × 415.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.60x = 381,411.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,411.63/664.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.90

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