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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.24, 915.32 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.24, 915.32 and 431.04 is: 594.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.24 : 915.32 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.24/915.32 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.24x = 915.32 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.24x = 394,539.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,539.53/663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.87

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