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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.44, 915.60 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.44, 915.60 and 414.80 is: 572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.44 : 915.60 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.44/915.60 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.44x = 915.60 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.44x = 379,790.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,790.88/663.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.46

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