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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.23, 915.84 and 414.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.23, 915.84 and 414.98 is: 573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.23 : 915.84 = 414.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.23/915.84 = 414.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.23x = 915.84 × 414.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.23x = 380,055.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,055.28/663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.04

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