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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.52, 915.96 and 415.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.52, 915.96 and 415.00 is: 572.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.52 : 915.96 = 415.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.52/915.96 = 415.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.52x = 915.96 × 415.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.52x = 380,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,116.75/663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.88

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