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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.45, 916.95 and 402.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.45, 916.95 and 402.47 is: 555.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.45 : 916.95 = 402.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.45/916.95 = 402.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.45x = 916.95 × 402.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.45x = 369,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,041.83/664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.41

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