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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.43, 916.88 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.43, 916.88 and 402.44 is: 555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.43 : 916.88 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.43/916.88 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.43x = 916.88 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.43x = 368,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,982.59/664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.34

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