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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.39, 909.92 and 360.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.39, 909.92 and 360.63 is: 497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.39 : 909.92 = 360.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.39/909.92 = 360.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.39x = 909.92 × 360.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.39x = 328,140.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,140.80/659.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.65

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