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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.76, 917.10 and 402.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.76, 917.10 and 402.32 is: 555.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.76 : 917.10 = 402.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.76/917.10 = 402.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.76x = 917.10 × 402.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.76x = 368,963.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,963.67/664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.04

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