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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.46, 918.34 and 416.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.46, 918.34 and 416.78 is: 575.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.46 : 918.34 = 416.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.46/918.34 = 416.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.46x = 918.34 × 416.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.46x = 382,745.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,745.75/665.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.16

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