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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.67, 918.36 and 416.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.67, 918.36 and 416.82 is: 575.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.67 : 918.36 = 416.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.67/918.36 = 416.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.67x = 918.36 × 416.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.67x = 382,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,790.82/665.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.05

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