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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.47, 916.92 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.47, 916.92 and 402.44 is: 555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.47 : 916.92 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.47/916.92 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.47x = 916.92 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.47x = 369,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,000.70/664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.33

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