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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.70, 916.05 and 430.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.70, 916.05 and 430.42 is: 594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.70 : 916.05 = 430.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.70/916.05 = 430.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.70x = 916.05 × 430.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.70x = 394,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,285.56/663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.07

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