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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.30, 909.68 and 379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.30, 909.68 and 379.50 is: 523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.30 : 909.68 = 379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.30/909.68 = 379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.30x = 909.68 × 379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.30x = 345,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,223.56/659.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.62

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