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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.07, 914.89 and 401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.07, 914.89 and 401.08 is: 553.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.07 : 914.89 = 401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.07/914.89 = 401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.07x = 914.89 × 401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.07x = 366,942.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,942.08/663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.40

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