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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.30, 910.04 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.30, 910.04 and 393.93 is: 543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.30 : 910.04 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.30/910.04 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.30x = 910.04 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.30x = 358,490.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,490.09/659.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.75

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