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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.19, 915.23 and 401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.19, 915.23 and 401.22 is: 553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.19 : 915.23 = 401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.19/915.23 = 401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.19x = 915.23 × 401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.19x = 367,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,209.58/663.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.70

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