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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.37, 917.69 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.37, 917.69 and 416.43 is: 574.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.37 : 917.69 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.37/917.69 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.37x = 917.69 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.37x = 382,151.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,151.56/665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.34

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