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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.63, 911.67 and 398.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.63, 911.67 and 398.64 is: 550.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.63 : 911.67 = 398.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.63/911.67 = 398.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.63x = 911.67 × 398.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.63x = 363,428.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,428.13/660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.12

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