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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.70, 916 and 398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.70, 916 and 398.14 is: 549.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.70 : 916 = 398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.70/916 = 398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.70x = 916 × 398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.70x = 364,696.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,696.24/663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.49

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