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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.96, 916.12 and 402.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.96, 916.12 and 402.04 is: 554.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.96 : 916.12 = 402.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.96/916.12 = 402.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.96x = 916.12 × 402.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.96x = 368,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,316.88/663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.73

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