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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 914.90 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 914.90 and 401.09 is: 553.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 914.90 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/914.90 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 914.90 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 366,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,950.66/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.41

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