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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.82, 913.29 and 399.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.82, 913.29 and 399.79 is: 551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.82 : 913.29 = 399.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.82/913.29 = 399.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.82x = 913.29 × 399.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.82x = 365,124.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,124.21/661.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.70

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