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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.10, 914.94 and 401.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.10, 914.94 and 401.11 is: 553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.10 : 914.94 = 401.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.10/914.94 = 401.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.10x = 914.94 × 401.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.10x = 366,991.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,991.58/663.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.45

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