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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.77, 916.02 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.77, 916.02 and 401.73 is: 554.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.77 : 916.02 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.77/916.02 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.77x = 916.02 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.77x = 367,992.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,992.71/663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.40

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