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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.09, 915.21 and 401.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.09, 915.21 and 401.19 is: 553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.09 : 915.21 = 401.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.09/915.21 = 401.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.09x = 915.21 × 401.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.09x = 367,173.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,173.10/663.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.73

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