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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.77, 915.76 and 401.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.77, 915.76 and 401.69 is: 554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.77 : 915.76 = 401.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.77/915.76 = 401.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.77x = 915.76 × 401.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.77x = 367,851.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,851.63/663.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.19

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