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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 916.04 and 415.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 916.04 and 415.12 is: 572.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 916.04 = 415.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/916.04 = 415.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 916.04 × 415.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 380,266.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,266.52/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.73

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