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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.54, 915.78 and 401.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.54, 915.78 and 401.51 is: 554.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.54 : 915.78 = 401.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.54/915.78 = 401.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.54x = 915.78 × 401.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.54x = 367,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,691.53/663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.13

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