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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.30, 909.48 and 535.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.30, 909.48 and 535.10 is: 738.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.30 : 909.48 = 535.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.30/909.48 = 535.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.30x = 909.48 × 535.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.30x = 486,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,662.75/659.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.15

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