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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.04, 917.64 and 402.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.04, 917.64 and 402.96 is: 556.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.04 : 917.64 = 402.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.04/917.64 = 402.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.04x = 917.64 × 402.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.04x = 369,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,772.21/665.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.01

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