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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.28, 917.91 and 416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.28, 917.91 and 416.52 is: 574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.28 : 917.91 = 416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.28/917.91 = 416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.28x = 917.91 × 416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.28x = 382,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,327.87/665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.69

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