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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.06, 920.48 and 401.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.06, 920.48 and 401.46 is: 553.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.06 : 920.48 = 401.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.06/920.48 = 401.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.06x = 920.48 × 401.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.06x = 369,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,535.90/667.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.98

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