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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.07, 908.82 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.07, 908.82 and 396.93 is: 547.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.07 : 908.82 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.07/908.82 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.07x = 908.82 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.07x = 360,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,737.92/659.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.34

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