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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.85, 916.19 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.85, 916.19 and 401.86 is: 554.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.85 : 916.19 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.85/916.19 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.85x = 916.19 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.85x = 368,180.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,180.11/663.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.61

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