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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.71, 915.68 and 401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.71, 915.68 and 401.63 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.71 : 915.68 = 401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.71/915.68 = 401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.71x = 915.68 × 401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.71x = 367,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,762.55/663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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