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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.03, 909.02 and 518.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.03, 909.02 and 518.91 is: 715.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.03 : 909.02 = 518.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.03/909.02 = 518.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.03x = 909.02 × 518.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.03x = 471,696.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,696.97/659.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.75

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