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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.52, 917.08 and 402.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.52, 917.08 and 402.60 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.52 : 917.08 = 402.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.52/917.08 = 402.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.52x = 917.08 × 402.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.52x = 369,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,216.41/664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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