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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.36, 916.90 and 402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.36, 916.90 and 402.36 is: 555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.36 : 916.90 = 402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.36/916.90 = 402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.36x = 916.90 × 402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.36x = 368,923.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,923.88/664.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.31

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