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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.89, 917.37 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.89, 917.37 and 402.90 is: 555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.89 : 917.37 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.89/917.37 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.89x = 917.37 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.89x = 369,608.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,608.37/664.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.89

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