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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.86, 917.88 and 416.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.86, 917.88 and 416.31 is: 574.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.86 : 917.88 = 416.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.86/917.88 = 416.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.86x = 917.88 × 416.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.86x = 382,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,122.62/664.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.74

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