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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.66, 917.22 and 402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.66, 917.22 and 402.68 is: 555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.66 : 917.22 = 402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.66/917.22 = 402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.66x = 917.22 × 402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.66x = 369,346.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,346.15/664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.69

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