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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.16, 910.98 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.16, 910.98 and 394.65 is: 544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.16 : 910.98 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.16/910.98 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.16x = 910.98 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.16x = 359,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,518.26/660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.59

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