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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.46, 915.53 and 398.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.46, 915.53 and 398.05 is: 549.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.46 : 915.53 = 398.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.46/915.53 = 398.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.46x = 915.53 × 398.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.46x = 364,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,426.72/663.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.28

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