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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 917 and 402.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 917 and 402.64 is: 555.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 917 = 402.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/917 = 402.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 917 × 402.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 369,220.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,220.88/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.92

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