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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.48, 911.22 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.48, 911.22 and 398.52 is: 549.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.48 : 911.22 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.48/911.22 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.48x = 911.22 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.48x = 363,139.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,139.39/660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.81

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