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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.15, 918.41 and 416.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.15, 918.41 and 416.54 is: 575.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.15 : 918.41 = 416.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.15/918.41 = 416.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.15x = 918.41 × 416.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.15x = 382,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,554.71/665.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.14

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