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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.60, 915.78 and 401.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.60, 915.78 and 401.56 is: 554.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.60 : 915.78 = 401.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.60/915.78 = 401.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.60x = 915.78 × 401.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.60x = 367,740.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,740.62/663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.16

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