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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.40, 915.45 and 414.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.40, 915.45 and 414.79 is: 572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.40 : 915.45 = 414.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.40/915.45 = 414.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.40x = 915.45 × 414.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.40x = 379,719.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,719.51/663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.38

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