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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.14, 915.24 and 401.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.14, 915.24 and 401.31 is: 553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.14 : 915.24 = 401.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.14/915.24 = 401.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.14x = 915.24 × 401.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.14x = 367,293.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,293.46/663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.87

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