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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.32, 915.46 and 383.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.32, 915.46 and 383.54 is: 529.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.32 : 915.46 = 383.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.32/915.46 = 383.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.32x = 915.46 × 383.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.32x = 351,116.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,116.86/663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.34

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