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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.15, 910.94 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.15, 910.94 and 398.16 is: 549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.15 : 910.94 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.15/910.94 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.15x = 910.94 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.15x = 362,697.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,697.88/660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.42

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