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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.45, 911.00 and 394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.45, 911.00 and 394.71 is: 544.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.45 : 911.00 = 394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.45/911.00 = 394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.45x = 911.00 × 394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.45x = 359,581.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,581.80/660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.45

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