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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.91, 912.24 and 398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.91, 912.24 and 398.94 is: 550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.91 : 912.24 = 398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.91/912.24 = 398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.91x = 912.24 × 398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.91x = 363,929.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,929.03/660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.65

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