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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.72, 917.68 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.72, 917.68 and 416.28 is: 574.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.72 : 917.68 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.72/917.68 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.72x = 917.68 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.72x = 382,011.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,011.83/664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.70

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