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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.24, 915.60 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.24, 915.60 and 415.16 is: 573.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.24 : 915.60 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.24/915.60 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.24x = 915.60 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.24x = 380,120.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,120.50/663.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.13

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