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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 912.04 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 912.04 and 398.84 is: 550.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 912.04 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/912.04 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 912.04 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 363,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,758.03/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.40

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