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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.20, 918.09 and 416.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.20, 918.09 and 416.62 is: 575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.20 : 918.09 = 416.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.20/918.09 = 416.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.20x = 918.09 × 416.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.20x = 382,494.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,494.66/665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.01

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