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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.43, 915.68 and 401.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.43, 915.68 and 401.39 is: 554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.43 : 915.68 = 401.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.43/915.68 = 401.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.43x = 915.68 × 401.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.43x = 367,544.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,544.80/663.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.01

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