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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.14, 910.80 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.14, 910.80 and 472.32 is: 652.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.14 : 910.80 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.14/910.80 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.14x = 910.80 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.14x = 430,189.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,189.06/659.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.65

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