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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.84, 916.38 and 401.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.84, 916.38 and 401.94 is: 554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.84 : 916.38 = 401.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.84/916.38 = 401.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.84x = 916.38 × 401.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.84x = 368,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,329.78/663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.85

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