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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.94, 916.44 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.94, 916.44 and 431.02 is: 594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.94 : 916.44 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.94/916.44 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.94x = 916.44 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.94x = 395,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,003.97/663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.94

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