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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.21, 909.83 and 397.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.21, 909.83 and 397.17 is: 548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.21 : 909.83 = 397.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.21/909.83 = 397.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.21x = 909.83 × 397.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.21x = 361,358.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,358.17/659.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.17

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