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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.13, 909.49 and 379.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.13, 909.49 and 379.26 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.13 : 909.49 = 379.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.13/909.49 = 379.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.13x = 909.49 × 379.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.13x = 344,933.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,933.18/659.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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