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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.30, 914.76 and 400.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.30, 914.76 and 400.86 is: 552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.30 : 914.76 = 400.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.30/914.76 = 400.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.30x = 914.76 × 400.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.30x = 366,690.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,690.69/663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.83

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