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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.80, 915.91 and 430.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.80, 915.91 and 430.79 is: 594.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.80 : 915.91 = 430.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.80/915.91 = 430.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.80x = 915.91 × 430.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.80x = 394,564.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,564.87/663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.40

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