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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.09, 910.24 and 398.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.09, 910.24 and 398.05 is: 548.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.09 : 910.24 = 398.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.09/910.24 = 398.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.09x = 910.24 × 398.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.09x = 362,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,321.03/660.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.90

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