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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 914.94 and 397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 914.94 and 397.46 is: 548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 914.94 = 397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/914.94 = 397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 914.94 × 397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 363,650.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,650.11/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.43

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