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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.78, 912.16 and 398.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.78, 912.16 and 398.76 is: 550.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.78 : 912.16 = 398.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.78/912.16 = 398.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.78x = 912.16 × 398.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.78x = 363,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,732.92/660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.46

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