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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.90, 915.94 and 398.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.90, 915.94 and 398.35 is: 549.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.90 : 915.94 = 398.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.90/915.94 = 398.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.90x = 915.94 × 398.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.90x = 364,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,862.71/663.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.58

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