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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.58, 915.67 and 401.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.58, 915.67 and 401.55 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.58 : 915.67 = 401.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.58/915.67 = 401.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.58x = 915.67 × 401.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.58x = 367,687.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,687.29/663.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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