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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.05, 916.59 and 398.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.05, 916.59 and 398.68 is: 550.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.05 : 916.59 = 398.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.05/916.59 = 398.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.05x = 916.59 × 398.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.05x = 365,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,426.10/664.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.30

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