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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.45, 911.14 and 398.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.45, 911.14 and 398.32 is: 549.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.45 : 911.14 = 398.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.45/911.14 = 398.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.45x = 911.14 × 398.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.45x = 362,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,923.29/660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.51

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