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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.31, 915.47 and 401.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.31, 915.47 and 401.41 is: 554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.31 : 915.47 = 401.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.31/915.47 = 401.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.31x = 915.47 × 401.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.31x = 367,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,478.81/663.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.01

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