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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.78, 915.60 and 430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.78, 915.60 and 430.89 is: 594.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.78 : 915.60 = 430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.78/915.60 = 430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.78x = 915.60 × 430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.78x = 394,522.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,522.88/663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.36

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