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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.77, 913.01 and 396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.77, 913.01 and 396.22 is: 546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.77 : 913.01 = 396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.77/913.01 = 396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.77x = 913.01 × 396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.77x = 361,752.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,752.84/661.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.64

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