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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.69, 911.79 and 398.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.69, 911.79 and 398.75 is: 550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.69 : 911.79 = 398.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.69/911.79 = 398.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.69x = 911.79 × 398.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.69x = 363,571.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,571.70/660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.29

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