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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.72, 916.04 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.72, 916.04 and 431.52 is: 595.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.72 : 916.04 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.72/916.04 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.72x = 916.04 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.72x = 395,289.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,289.58/663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.57

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