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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.14, 909.43 and 472.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.14, 909.43 and 472.94 is: 652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.14 : 909.43 = 472.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.14/909.43 = 472.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.14x = 909.43 × 472.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.14x = 430,103.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,103.51/659.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.52

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