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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.72, 917.55 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.72, 917.55 and 402.76 is: 555.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.72 : 917.55 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.72/917.55 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.72x = 917.55 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.72x = 369,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,552.44/664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.95

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