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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.47, 915.98 and 415

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.47, 915.98 and 415 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.47 : 915.98 = 415 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.47/915.98 = 415/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.47x = 915.98 × 415
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.47x = 380,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,131.70/663.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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