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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.20, 916.25 and 402.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.20, 916.25 and 402.17 is: 554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.20 : 916.25 = 402.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.20/916.25 = 402.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.20x = 916.25 × 402.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.20x = 368,481.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,481.67/664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.78

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