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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.40, 920.85 and 401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.40, 920.85 and 401.90 is: 554.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.40 : 920.85 = 401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.40/920.85 = 401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.40x = 920.85 × 401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.40x = 370,085.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,085.01/667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.52

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