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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.64, 915.82 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.64, 915.82 and 431.16 is: 595.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.64 : 915.82 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.64/915.82 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.64x = 915.82 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.64x = 394,864.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,864.95/663.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.00

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