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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.97, 916 and 402.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.97, 916 and 402.03 is: 554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.97 : 916 = 402.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.97/916 = 402.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.97x = 916 × 402.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.97x = 368,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,259.48/663.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.63

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