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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.92, 912.20 and 398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.92, 912.20 and 398.96 is: 550.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.92 : 912.20 = 398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.92/912.20 = 398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.92x = 912.20 × 398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.92x = 363,931.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,931.31/660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.64

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