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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.57, 915.77 and 401.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.57, 915.77 and 401.61 is: 554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.57 : 915.77 = 401.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.57/915.77 = 401.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.57x = 915.77 × 401.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.57x = 367,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,780.38/663.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.25

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