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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.05, 915.11 and 401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.05, 915.11 and 401.22 is: 553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.05 : 915.11 = 401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.05/915.11 = 401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.05x = 915.11 × 401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.05x = 367,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,159.93/663.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.74

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