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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.52, 912 and 398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.52, 912 and 398.62 is: 550.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.52 : 912 = 398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.52/912 = 398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.52x = 912 × 398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.52x = 363,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,541.44/660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.39

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