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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.44, 915.42 and 414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.44, 915.42 and 414.68 is: 572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.44 : 915.42 = 414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.44/915.42 = 414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.44x = 915.42 × 414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.44x = 379,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,606.37/663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.18

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