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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.72, 917.40 and 402.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.72, 917.40 and 402.74 is: 555.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.72 : 917.40 = 402.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.72/917.40 = 402.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.72x = 917.40 × 402.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.72x = 369,473.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,473.68/664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.83

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