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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.36, 915.63 and 430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.36, 915.63 and 430.89 is: 594.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.36 : 915.63 = 430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.36/915.63 = 430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.36x = 915.63 × 430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.36x = 394,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,535.81/663.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.75

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