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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.11, 910.71 and 398.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.11, 910.71 and 398.07 is: 549.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.11 : 910.71 = 398.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.11/910.71 = 398.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.11x = 910.71 × 398.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.11x = 362,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,526.33/660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.19

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