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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659, 909.42 and 383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659, 909.42 and 383 is: 528.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659 : 909.42 = 383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659/909.42 = 383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659x = 909.42 × 383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659x = 348,307.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,307.86/659
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.54

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