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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.50, 915.90 and 430.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.50, 915.90 and 430.76 is: 594.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.50 : 915.90 = 430.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.50/915.90 = 430.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.50x = 915.90 × 430.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.50x = 394,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,533.08/663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.62

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