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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.98, 912.02 and 398.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.98, 912.02 and 398.99 is: 550.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.98 : 912.02 = 398.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.98/912.02 = 398.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.98x = 912.02 × 398.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.98x = 363,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,880.30/660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.52

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