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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.05, 915.44 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.05, 915.44 and 414.72 is: 572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.05 : 915.44 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.05/915.44 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.05x = 915.44 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.05x = 379,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,649.20/663.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.58

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