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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.28, 915.19 and 401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.28, 915.19 and 401.32 is: 553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.28 : 915.19 = 401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.28/915.19 = 401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.28x = 915.19 × 401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.28x = 367,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,284.05/663.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.74

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