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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.94, 916.05 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.94, 916.05 and 402.04 is: 554.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.94 : 916.05 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.94/916.05 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.94x = 916.05 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.94x = 368,288.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,288.74/663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.70

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