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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.51, 915.89 and 401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.51, 915.89 and 401.52 is: 554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.51 : 915.89 = 401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.51/915.89 = 401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.51x = 915.89 × 401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.51x = 367,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,746.15/663.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.24

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