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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.71, 916.04 and 414.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.71, 916.04 and 414.95 is: 572.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.71 : 916.04 = 414.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.71/916.04 = 414.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.71x = 916.04 × 414.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.71x = 380,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,108.72/663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.70

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