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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.90, 915.87 and 398.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.90, 915.87 and 398.17 is: 549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.90 : 915.87 = 398.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.90/915.87 = 398.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.90x = 915.87 × 398.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.90x = 364,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,671.96/663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.29

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