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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.81, 915.84 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.81, 915.84 and 401.73 is: 554.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.81 : 915.84 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.81/915.84 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.81x = 915.84 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.81x = 367,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,920.40/663.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.26

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