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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.35, 914.78 and 397.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.35, 914.78 and 397.75 is: 548.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.35 : 914.78 = 397.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.35/914.78 = 397.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.35x = 914.78 × 397.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.35x = 363,849.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,849.17/663.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.51

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