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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.08, 916.26 and 402.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.08, 916.26 and 402.09 is: 554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.08 : 916.26 = 402.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.08/916.26 = 402.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.08x = 916.26 × 402.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.08x = 368,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,418.98/664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.78

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