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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.53, 918.75 and 416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.53, 918.75 and 416.98 is: 575.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.53 : 918.75 = 416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.53/918.75 = 416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.53x = 918.75 × 416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.53x = 383,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,100.38/665.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.63

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