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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.39, 910.07 and 379.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.39, 910.07 and 379.59 is: 523.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.39 : 910.07 = 379.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.39/910.07 = 379.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.39x = 910.07 × 379.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.39x = 345,451.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,451.57/659.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.90

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