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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.20, 909.24 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.20, 909.24 and 397 is: 547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.20 : 909.24 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.20/909.24 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.20x = 909.24 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.20x = 360,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,968.28/659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.59

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