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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.54, 915.39 and 430.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.54, 915.39 and 430.62 is: 594.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.54 : 915.39 = 430.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.54/915.39 = 430.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.54x = 915.39 × 430.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.54x = 394,185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,185.24/663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.06

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