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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.49, 916.67 and 398.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.49, 916.67 and 398.81 is: 550.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.49 : 916.67 = 398.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.49/916.67 = 398.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.49x = 916.67 × 398.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.49x = 365,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,572.58/664.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.16

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