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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.14, 909.43 and 397.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.14, 909.43 and 397.20 is: 548.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.14 : 909.43 = 397.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.14/909.43 = 397.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.14x = 909.43 × 397.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.14x = 361,228.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,228.01/659.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.03

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