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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.40, 916.98 and 402.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.40, 916.98 and 402.55 is: 555.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.40 : 916.98 = 402.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.40/916.98 = 402.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.40x = 916.98 × 402.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.40x = 369,125.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,125.71/664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.58

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