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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.63, 915.66 and 401.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.63, 915.66 and 401.59 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.63 : 915.66 = 401.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.63/915.66 = 401.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.63x = 915.66 × 401.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.63x = 367,719.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,719.90/663.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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