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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.76, 912.02 and 398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.76, 912.02 and 398.82 is: 550.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.76 : 912.02 = 398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.76/912.02 = 398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.76x = 912.02 × 398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.76x = 363,731.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,731.82/660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.47

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