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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.81, 918.02 and 416.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.81, 918.02 and 416.56 is: 575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.81 : 918.02 = 416.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.81/918.02 = 416.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.81x = 918.02 × 416.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.81x = 382,410.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,410.29/664.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.22

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