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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.59, 917.58 and 416.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.59, 917.58 and 416.74 is: 574.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.59 : 917.58 = 416.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.59/917.58 = 416.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.59x = 917.58 × 416.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.59x = 382,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,392.29/665.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.52

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