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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.65, 916.70 and 428.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.65, 916.70 and 428.63 is: 591.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.65 : 916.70 = 428.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.65/916.70 = 428.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.65x = 916.70 × 428.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.65x = 392,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,925.27/664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.18

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