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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.45, 916.26 and 415.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.45, 916.26 and 415.35 is: 573.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.45 : 916.26 = 415.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.45/916.26 = 415.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.45x = 916.26 × 415.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.45x = 380,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,568.59/663.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.62

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