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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.17, 909.58 and 379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.17, 909.58 and 379.42 is: 523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.17 : 909.58 = 379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.17/909.58 = 379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.17x = 909.58 × 379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.17x = 345,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,112.84/659.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.56

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