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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.11, 916.47 and 398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.11, 916.47 and 398.56 is: 550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.11 : 916.47 = 398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.11/916.47 = 398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.11x = 916.47 × 398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.11x = 365,268.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,268.28/664.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.01

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