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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.60, 915.60 and 414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.60, 915.60 and 414.90 is: 572.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.60 : 915.60 = 414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.60/915.60 = 414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.60x = 915.60 × 414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.60x = 379,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,882.44/663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.46

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