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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.78, 911.75 and 398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.78, 911.75 and 398.82 is: 550.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.78 : 911.75 = 398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.78/911.75 = 398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.78x = 911.75 × 398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.78x = 363,622.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,622.14/660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.29

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