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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.08, 917.64 and 403.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.08, 917.64 and 403.09 is: 556.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.08 : 917.64 = 403.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.08/917.64 = 403.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.08x = 917.64 × 403.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.08x = 369,891.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,891.51/665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.16

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