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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.74, 917.24 and 415.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.74, 917.24 and 415.97 is: 573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.74 : 917.24 = 415.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.74/917.24 = 415.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.74x = 917.24 × 415.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.74x = 381,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,547.66/664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.98

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