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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.63, 915.85 and 383.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.63, 915.85 and 383.95 is: 529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.63 : 915.85 = 383.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.63/915.85 = 383.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.63x = 915.85 × 383.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.63x = 351,640.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,640.61/663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.87

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