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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.81, 916.16 and 401.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.81, 916.16 and 401.91 is: 554.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.81 : 916.16 = 401.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.81/916.16 = 401.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.81x = 916.16 × 401.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.81x = 368,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,211.86/663.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.69

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