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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.44, 915.54 and 383.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.44, 915.54 and 383.67 is: 529.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.44 : 915.54 = 383.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.44/915.54 = 383.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.44x = 915.54 × 383.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.44x = 351,263.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,263.31/663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.46

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