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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.30, 920.98 and 401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.30, 920.98 and 401.86 is: 554.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.30 : 920.98 = 401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.30/920.98 = 401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.30x = 920.98 × 401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.30x = 370,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,105.02/667.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.63

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