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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.19, 909.80 and 397.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.19, 909.80 and 397.26 is: 548.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.19 : 909.80 = 397.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.19/909.80 = 397.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.19x = 909.80 × 397.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.19x = 361,427.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,427.15/659.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.29

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