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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 915.42 and 401.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 915.42 and 401.18 is: 553.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 915.42 = 401.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/915.42 = 401.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 915.42 × 401.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 367,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,248.20/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.85

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