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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.03, 916.23 and 402.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.03, 916.23 and 402.06 is: 554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.03 : 916.23 = 402.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.03/916.23 = 402.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.03x = 916.23 × 402.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.03x = 368,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,379.43/664.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.76

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