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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.29, 910.98 and 394.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.29, 910.98 and 394.67 is: 544.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.29 : 910.98 = 394.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.29/910.98 = 394.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.29x = 910.98 × 394.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.29x = 359,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,538.75/660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.52

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