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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.22, 916.86 and 402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.22, 916.86 and 402.26 is: 555.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.22 : 916.86 = 402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.22/916.86 = 402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.22x = 916.86 × 402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.22x = 368,816.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,816.10/664.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.26

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