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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.02, 909.54 and 397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.02, 909.54 and 397.12 is: 548.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.02 : 909.54 = 397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.02/909.54 = 397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.02x = 909.54 × 397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.02x = 361,196.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,196.52/659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.08

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