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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.12, 916.68 and 402.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.12, 916.68 and 402.22 is: 555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.12 : 916.68 = 402.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.12/916.68 = 402.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.12x = 916.68 × 402.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.12x = 368,707.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,707.03/664.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.18

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