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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.52, 915.83 and 414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.52, 915.83 and 414.70 is: 572.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.52 : 915.83 = 414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.52/915.83 = 414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.52x = 915.83 × 414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.52x = 379,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,794.70/663.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.39

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