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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.32, 916.11 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.32, 916.11 and 402.30 is: 554.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.32 : 916.11 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.32/916.11 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.32x = 916.11 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.32x = 368,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,551.05/664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.78

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