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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.49, 911.19 and 394.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.49, 911.19 and 394.78 is: 544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.49 : 911.19 = 394.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.49/911.19 = 394.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.49x = 911.19 × 394.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.49x = 359,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,719.59/660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.63

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