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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.58, 911.43 and 398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.58, 911.43 and 398.50 is: 549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.58 : 911.43 = 398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.58/911.43 = 398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.58x = 911.43 × 398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.58x = 363,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,204.86/660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.83

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