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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.34, 916.54 and 402.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.34, 916.54 and 402.26 is: 554.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.34 : 916.54 = 402.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.34/916.54 = 402.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.34x = 916.54 × 402.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.34x = 368,680.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,680.79/664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.96

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