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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.70, 911.48 and 398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.70, 911.48 and 398.56 is: 549.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.70 : 911.48 = 398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.70/911.48 = 398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.70x = 911.48 × 398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.70x = 363,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,279.47/660.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.84

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