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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.03, 915.29 and 397.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.03, 915.29 and 397.59 is: 548.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.03 : 915.29 = 397.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.03/915.29 = 397.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.03x = 915.29 × 397.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.03x = 363,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,908.16/663.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.86

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