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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 908.28 and 534.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 908.28 and 534.96 is: 737.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 908.28 = 534.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/908.28 = 534.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 908.28 × 534.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 485,893.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,893.47/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.14

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