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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.98, 916.46 and 415.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.98, 916.46 and 415.31 is: 573.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.98 : 916.46 = 415.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.98/916.46 = 415.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.98x = 916.46 × 415.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.98x = 380,608.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,608.34/663.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.23

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