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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.43, 909.98 and 379.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.43, 909.98 and 379.67 is: 523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.43 : 909.98 = 379.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.43/909.98 = 379.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.43x = 909.98 × 379.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.43x = 345,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,485.66/659.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.92

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