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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.92, 910.68 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.92, 910.68 and 398.08 is: 549.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.92 : 910.68 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.92/910.68 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.92x = 910.68 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.92x = 362,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,523.49/659.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.34

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