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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.70, 915.94 and 415.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.70, 915.94 and 415.02 is: 572.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.70 : 915.94 = 415.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.70/915.94 = 415.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.70x = 915.94 × 415.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.70x = 380,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,133.42/663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.75

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