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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.62, 911.52 and 398.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.62, 911.52 and 398.59 is: 549.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.62 : 911.52 = 398.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.62/911.52 = 398.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.62x = 911.52 × 398.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.62x = 363,320.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,320.48/660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.97

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