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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.45, 915.63 and 383.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.45, 915.63 and 383.73 is: 529.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.45 : 915.63 = 383.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.45/915.63 = 383.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.45x = 915.63 × 383.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.45x = 351,354.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,354.70/663.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.59

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