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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.99, 916.50 and 415.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.99, 916.50 and 415.17 is: 573.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.99 : 916.50 = 415.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.99/916.50 = 415.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.99x = 916.50 × 415.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.99x = 380,503.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,503.31/663.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.06

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