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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.28, 916.44 and 402.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.28, 916.44 and 402.20 is: 554.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.28 : 916.44 = 402.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.28/916.44 = 402.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.28x = 916.44 × 402.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.28x = 368,592.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,592.17/664.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.87

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