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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.26, 915.26 and 414.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.26, 915.26 and 414.71 is: 572.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.26 : 915.26 = 414.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.26/915.26 = 414.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.26x = 915.26 × 414.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.26x = 379,564.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,564.26/663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.28

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