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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.17, 920.70 and 401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.17, 920.70 and 401.63 is: 554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.17 : 920.70 = 401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.17/920.70 = 401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.17x = 920.70 × 401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.17x = 369,780.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,780.74/667.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.25

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