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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.16, 914.52 and 397.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.16, 914.52 and 397.56 is: 548.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.16 : 914.52 = 397.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.16/914.52 = 397.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.16x = 914.52 × 397.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.16x = 363,572.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,572.00/663.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.25

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