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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.06, 915.08 and 401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.06, 915.08 and 401.07 is: 553.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.06 : 915.08 = 401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.06/915.08 = 401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.06x = 915.08 × 401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.06x = 367,011.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,011.14/663.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.51

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