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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.82, 916.11 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.82, 916.11 and 401.86 is: 554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.82 : 916.11 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.82/916.11 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.82x = 916.11 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.82x = 368,147.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,147.96/663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.59

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