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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.06, 915.04 and 401.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.06, 915.04 and 401.03 is: 553.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.06 : 915.04 = 401.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.06/915.04 = 401.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.06x = 915.04 × 401.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.06x = 366,958.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,958.49/663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.43

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