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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.13, 909.69 and 397.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.13, 909.69 and 397.23 is: 548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.13 : 909.69 = 397.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.13/909.69 = 397.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.13x = 909.69 × 397.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.13x = 361,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,356.16/659.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.23

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