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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.76, 916.14 and 430.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.76, 916.14 and 430.48 is: 594.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.76 : 916.14 = 430.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.76/916.14 = 430.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.76x = 916.14 × 430.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.76x = 394,379.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,379.95/663.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.16

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