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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.78, 917.25 and 402.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.78, 917.25 and 402.82 is: 555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.78 : 917.25 = 402.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.78/917.25 = 402.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.78x = 917.25 × 402.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.78x = 369,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,486.65/664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.80

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