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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.02, 914.55 and 430.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.02, 914.55 and 430.46 is: 593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.02 : 914.55 = 430.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.02/914.55 = 430.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.02x = 914.55 × 430.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.02x = 393,677.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,677.19/663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.76

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