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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.03, 910.71 and 398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.03, 910.71 and 398.06 is: 549.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.03 : 910.71 = 398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.03/910.71 = 398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.03x = 910.71 × 398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.03x = 362,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,517.22/660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.24

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