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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.23, 914.95 and 397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.23, 914.95 and 397.55 is: 548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.23 : 914.95 = 397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.23/914.95 = 397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.23x = 914.95 × 397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.23x = 363,736.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,736.23/663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.43

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