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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.32, 914.72 and 401.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.32, 914.72 and 401.30 is: 553.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.32 : 914.72 = 401.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.32/914.72 = 401.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.32x = 914.72 × 401.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.32x = 367,077.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,077.14/663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.39

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