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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 915.70 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 915.70 and 402.08 is: 554.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 915.70 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/915.70 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 915.70 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 368,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,184.66/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.36

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