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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.22, 916.83 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.22, 916.83 and 402.32 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.22 : 916.83 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.22/916.83 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.22x = 916.83 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.22x = 368,854.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,854.46/664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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