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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.86, 918.09 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.86, 918.09 and 416.60 is: 575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.86 : 918.09 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.86/918.09 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.86x = 918.09 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.86x = 382,471.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,471.70/664.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.27

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